Japanese Garden Inspiration

You don't need a big yard to create an authentic Japanese Garden at home...a few elements can give a good effect .Simplicity is key and it requires less maintenance than some others

Symbolism is a big part of Japanese design. Gravel can imply water; stone the Earth. Different shapes have different qualities. Decide what you want to express

Traditional Japanese gardens come in many varieties. One of the most important and intriguing aspects is the use of water.

Even in karesansui, or "dry gardens," sand and pebbles are raked to represent water moving around islands

Water is important in that it has a calming effect on the viewer and adds to the feeling of seclusion.All water sources should appear to be an organic part of the surroundings


Lanterns are often placed beside prominent bodies of water in a garden. This juxtaposition of water and fire creates the yin and yang (actually the in and yo, in Japanese), an important idea in Japanese culture involving the balancing of opposites to create harmony. Water symbolizes purity and the fluidity of life. A Japanese style water garden can work in almost any environment, no matter whether you have a few acres, or just a few square feet. The key is balance and not letting one aspect of the garden overwhelm the others

Finally we musn't forget to put a Koi Fish in an outdoor water garden,they are greatly admired and essential part of the water streams in the Japanise culture



One kind word can warm three winter months (Japanese proverb ).....SPRING ! .