How Do You Construct A Traditional Japanese Garden?
Traditional Japanese gardens can be generally classified into three types: dry, hill and tea gardens. While each style is different, they all share some basic characteristics and rules. Sticking to the basics will give your garden the harmonious look and feel of a true Japanese garden. Step 1 Plan your garden design so that it suits the area you are working with. Japanese gardens incorporate only items that can be found in nature. Use scale and balance to make a small landscape look large or to make a vast area appear smaller. Give your garden an enclosed feeling with fencing, walls or trees. Step 2 Place rocks first. Rocks and stones are a primary element in Japanese gardens. They are used to represent larger items like islands, mountains or a rocky seashore. Rocks are grouped together in odd numbers in a triangular formation. The classic arrangement is called a “sanson,” consisting of three vertical stones. Bury the rocks slightly to appear as though they grew from the ground. Step 3
