One of the extraordinary things about Japanese garden design is how immediately identifiable it is to the western eye, yet how thoroughly it defies description. Even when earnest instructors try very ...

Japanese gardens are popular for many reasons, not least the tranquility, harmony and beauty associated with them. These qualities can be applied to any yard in a myriad of ways. If you are keen to ...

The world has few such serene places as Japan's traditional gardens. Each is a "meticulously crafted universe", said Danielle Demetriou in The Telegraph – a "near-sacred" space that invites you to ...

As with any kind of garden, successfully installing a Japanese-inspired one here in Texas requires a certain consideration for what works in your zone. Take moss, for example: it’s a popular feature ...

Who doesn’t love the serenity and beauty of a Japanese garden? The essence of these spaces has been refined in Japan for more than a thousand years, from Indigenous sacred rock gardens to the unique ...

Smithsonian Gardens has announced the display of three sculptures in the Enid A. Haupt Garden as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s “Art in Bloom” project. The sculptures were sponsored by ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – As the Japanese Gardens approach 100 years old, the City of Sioux Falls is making plans to keep the gardens thriving for years to come. Horticulturist Ben Chu has been ...

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