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 ...

The Portland Japanese Garden will present Tokyo artist Kenji Kobayashi’s modern style of bonsai in the Summer 2011 Art in the Garden exhibition, Urban Green: Small Trees for Small Spaces.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Your outdoor area should be a reflection of your taste. Pick a theme and stick with it to reduce your design options. “Perhaps you’ll draw inspiration from a Japanese garden, surrounding the ...

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