9. Add a zen-like water feature Japanese gardens are calm places to be – and what’s more calming than the gentle sounds and sight of running water nearby? Even in the smallest plots ...

While wanting to create a zen garden is a universal thought ... its significance throughout history. The classical Japanese garden is a landscape, artificially contrived, and redolent of symbolism.

Noted for its minimalist style, natural landscape and tranquil ... Water elements are a common feature in Japanese gardens. Photo by Kevin Legnon. The Zen garden, also known as a rock garden ...

For the opening of her new store in Los Angeles, the florist Ren MacDonald-Balasia filled the space with food and flowers ...

Discover Japan’s 10 most beautiful gardens, from Kyoto’s Zen retreats to Tokyo’s lush escapes. Explore serene ponds, seasonal ...

native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, a five-story pagoda and a Zen garden. You’ll want to plan your visit foo March or April when the garden’s cherry blossom trees are in full bloom.

Hannah Wallace If you need an escape from urban landscapes, seek out Zen-like tranquility at the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight ...

The new Seiko Presage Japanese Garden watches are inspired by the beauty and zen of Japanese gardens ... the garden style is characterised by a miniature landscape composed of rocks, moss ...