To the untrained eye, the evergreens, rocks, pebbles, sand, ponds and waterfalls, and other common Japanese design elements may appear to be randomly placed in the garden, but everything ...

The first thing to know about a Japanese garden is that it is a highly symbolic space. The different elements in this type of ...

But although Japanese gardens can be practically a form of art, don’t feel daunted to create one yourself. It can in fact be ...

Japanese gardens are famous for their tranquil harmony, providing a peaceful escape from the daily hustle-bustle ...

Choose Your Location The first step to creating your Zen garden starts with deciding on where to build it. The best location ...

Ogata Kai volunteers visiting from Japan put their talents to work on the Hikaru Mizu Garden project at Four Rivers Cultural ...