How Do You Make A Japanese-Style Water Feature?
Building a Japanese-style water feature can add a dramatic accent to your garden. With a few simple elements, you can create your own “tsukubai” or water basin, where, based on Japanese tradition, participants of a tea ceremony must wash their hands before entering the tearoom. Here’s how to build a garden water feature inspired by the “tsukubai.” Have a plan. The basic elements of a tsukubai are big rocks, a water jar, stones, plants and a bamboo faucet. Plan the location, the sizes and colors of the elements, and whether or not you want a full-functioning water basin connected to a water source. Gather your materials. Because real boulders are difficult to work with, consider sourcing substitutes from an artificial rocks factory. Fake rocks made of cast stone (used in this project, shown in photo) are lightweight but durable and realistic. Stone jars are also heavy, so consider fiberglass and resin (used in this project, shown in photo). For a full-functioning water basin, the bamboo
