However, the right mix of a few items on the list will fit into any outdoor space ... among the most important aspects of zen gardens. Stones, gravel, and sand symbolize the backbone of a landscape.

[Nick] is working on a prototype of a coffee table sand plotter that draws patterns in sand a lot like a zen rock garden. [Nick]’s zen rock garden uses a magnet to draw a ball bearing across ...

Why not just build a robot to create the perfect Zen garden in miniature? That was what [Tim Callinan] and his classmates did for a semester project, and the “ZenXY” sand plotter was the result.

This not only saves money but also adds an eclectic charm to your outdoor space ... of serenity and minimalism, a Zen Garden ...