DESIGNING JAPANESE GARDENS FOR YOUR  HOME

Japanese gardens have certain intrinsic principles that need to be adhered to, so that it will successfully capture its spirit. Nature is what you must be striving for; it can be idealised or symbolised, but never create something that nature cannot. There is no singular type of design, despite the fact that certain rules apply to every garden; each garden will differ by setting and usage.

Having said that, there are three basic styles: flat garden, hill and pond, and formality as a design. If the garden is in Japan, it is a Japanese garden; all I can do is make an Australian garden in the Japanese style. At the end of the day, it is the feel of the garden that is the important feature.

Should you require further insights into Japanese gardens, please contact International Garden Concepts and we will happily forward you additional information.

Alan la Grange