Whether you are designing your own garden or looking for ways to better appreciate a garden, this complete guide to small Japanese...

This is a question that often comes up when talking about Zen rock gardens and other types of Japanese gardens. I have talked with...

I have found that by adding modern and rustic elements into the garden we can balance a natural lifestyle with our busy modern world....

Cherry blossom trees, or sakura, are definitely a major symbol of Japan. But from having visited a countless number of Japanese gardens...

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When I lived in Japan and was studying Japanese language I found that the word “shizen” was often used in a contradictory way. For some...

If you are looking to do something a little different with your garden I recommend an introduction to Japanese garden design principles....

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