While the traditional elements of Japanese gardens—stone, water, gravel, pruned pines, and asymmetry—are rooted in ...

On a practical level, this makes Japanese garden design pretty easy and, if you don’t include too many structures, cost-effective. You don’t need a lot of plants or elements to create the ...

Japanese-style gardens typically replicate natural scenery in a small area. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Those looking to incorporate Japanese design elements in their own backyards, can find plenty of ...

Adding Japanese garden elements to your home garden is easy. “It depends on what style one is going for,” said Kato, “But one way to do so is to incorporate the three primary elements of ...

A Japanese garden is meant to mimic the natural landscape, as seen from afar, where the distinct geometrical shapes of trees and shrubs are visible. The constant pruning of Japanese garden plants ...

The Portland Japanese Garden took home a top prize in Sunset Magazine’s annual Sunset Travel Awards. Sunset Magazine rounded up “the top destinations and activities from the desert to the ...

The design came from the Japanese garden designers who also designed the Japanese garden at Tacoma Community College. In 2016, Metro Parks said it expected to complete the project by 2020.

Michael Kondo played a huge part in helping design the oasis that the garden is today. He started in 1977 and held his role for 40 years.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Japanese Garden at the Cleveland Botanical Garden turns 50 this year. To recognize the half-century, CBG is presenting “Between Water and Stone: Celebrating 50 Years of ...