Traditionally, a Japanese garden has a gate. Boundaries, in general, are very important in a Japanese garden, to symbolize ...

At 16 years in a row, HPU holds the longest current record for a North Carolina university to earn the Tree Campus Higher ...

Gardening expert Mike McGroarty from Mike's Backyard Nursery warns that using fertiliser on Japanese maples can be harmful—sometimes even deadly. He advises against it, claiming: "Garden ...

Azaleas and rhododendrons are also popular choices for a Japanese-inspired garden. ‘Azaleas and rhododendrons are widely used in Japanese gardens for their early-season flowers and vibrant colour ...

They prefer shadier conditions, but can tolerate full sun in USDA zones 5 to 6 where the climate is cooler. Younger Japanese maple trees can be grown outdoors in pots or container gardens and then ...

Keeping this general idea in mind, you can research plants that will do well in your growing situation such as dry shade or ...

If you are a native plant absolutist, you wouldn’t plant a Japanese maple in your garden. Matthew Stevens is the director and horticulture agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Pitt County ...

Knowing the concepts of Japanese garden design can help you curate your own tranquil space. Here, we take a look at five elements that make Japanese gardens so serene. Ponds, streams, or ...