Japanese garden ideas are works of art.
Immaculate, serene and perfectly poised, these gardens have often taken a lifetime of study and devotion to produce.
And we may not have much time in our own lives to put aside for learning the gentle art of cloud pruning, intricate gravel maintenance or Kanso (the Japanese equivalent of Feng Shui).
But we can take inspiration from these life-affirming garden ideas to bring a little magic, reflection and quiet contemplation to our own outdoor spaces.
Japanese Garden Ideas
1. Introduce water into a Japanese style garden
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