Zen garden ideas have long been a popular garden trend, and the brilliant thing about Japanese-inspired gardens is that the design features can be applied to any space, regardless of its size.. So ...

If this style of outdoor design has piqued your interest as much as it has mine, let's venture further into the art of Japanese garden design and explore the concepts that make it whole. 1. Spark ...

Discover innovative strategies and practical advice on transforming small gardens into captivating retreats. Unleash your creativity ...

Japanese-style gardens typically replicate natural scenery in a small area. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Those looking to incorporate Japanese design elements in their own backyards, can find plenty of ...

For those of us who can’t travel to see them in Japan, we have some beautiful ones right here in Southern California.

The courtyard garden is a small garden found in an enclosed space. The word tsubo itself translates to an area equal to two tatami mats (about 3.3 square meters).

The key is to choose plants that grow vertically but still match the scale of your space. For example, opt for small trees such as Japanese maple, flowering dogwood, crabapple, serviceberry, and ...

Some homeowners hire landscape designers who specialize in Japanese-style design. One of the most well known is Hoichi Kurisu, the former landscape director for the Japanese Garden Society who ...

Often drawing from ancient philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism, a Japanese garden emphasizes harmony, restraint, and a carefully curated sensory experience. While these green spaces have long ...

Every Japanese garden needs bamboo and Paula has made a rectangular raised flower garden with these poles around it.

In 1995 his wife suggested they add a small Japanese garden to their backyard landscape. So they hired Ben Oki, a bonsai master from California, to design one that exudes serenity and harmony.