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

Bourne said those who specialize in Japanese garden design often spend years apprenticing ... it’s easy to substitute plants, Bourne said. Moss, for example, which is often seen in Japanese ...

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 ...

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

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 ...

Other simple, soothing elements include a water feature (the sound can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, ...

In dry gardens, sand/gravel may be employed to simulate water bodies, displaying the versatility and ingenuity behind Japanese garden design. Spring brings cherry blossoms, summer is all about ...

Exquisite exploration of landscape and Toru Takemitsu's music for a Japanese moss garden.