![]() ![]() Furthermore, unlike their Western equivalents, in oriental gardens the vegetation never dominates with respect to the other components. These components are not always present: in particular the ultimate zen garden is the dry garden or rock garden ( karesansui), which consists of rocks, sand, little or no vegetation and absolutely no water, although it is represented by the other elements. The characteristic ingredients of the Japanese garden are the mineral element (in the form of rocks, gravel or sand), water and vegetation. The zen garden is full of symbols, not only because it reproduces a landscape in miniature, but also because each element, whether a tree, stone or an area covered with sand, can be a metaphor for something else: an entire landscape, an island emerging from the water, an ocean. In fact, Zen Buddhism has strongly influenced the Japanese garden, infusing it with a taste for simplicity. So much so, that for Zen monks, gardening was both an art and a spiritual exercise. On the other hand, Japanese garden culture has a strong link with the religions that have emerged in Japan, including Buddhism which spread together with Zen philosophy. On the one hand, the Japanese garden is inspired by untouched nature-especially the beauty of East Asian landscapes-but rather than imitating it, the aim is to encapsulate it in idealised form within a small space. If you have a terraced garden, you can allocate one (or more) terraces to the zen garden: here are our solutions for your sloping garden. ![]() Here you can read all our tips for DIY garden design. Working out your needs: at this stage, having a reference style for your garden establishes a consistent basis for the design, a bit like grammar gives you the rules you need to speak a language correctly.ĭefine the general organisation of the garden spaces.Īdd in the design details, specifying elements such as plants, materials and installations to be implemented according to your favourite style, both to insert the defining elements-those that must be included-and to give everything a consistent look. Knowing exactly how big your Japanese garden is going to be. Whatever style inspires you, in creating the garden always start from a design: this is essential in order to avoid hitches during the construction stage. If you fancy the idea of creating a green space that doesn’t require a lot of maintenance but instead gives you time to contemplate the beauty of nature and search for inner peace, today we will tell you how to make a DIY zen garden. If you are just looking for an idea to design or restyle your garden or "island", why not be inspired by oriental style? In the popular imagination, the Japanese garden-or zen garden-is synonymous with harmony, silence and meditation. The garden can also give you an impetus to spend more time outdoors, whether gardening, entertaining, playing or just relaxing for a moment. ![]() The garden can be your personal "island of beauty", a place that creates emotions through scents, colours, shapes and sounds a place that surprises you with its continuous transformation and reconnects you to the slow rhythms of nature. The advantages of our Branches and Distributors ![]()
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