Japanese garden
Balance, restraint and quiet contemplation.
A Japanese garden distils nature to its essence: stone, water and a few carefully placed plants arranged for harmony. Every element has meaning, and empty space is as important as what fills it.
Key features
- ✓Asymmetric balance and carefully framed views
- ✓Rock, raked gravel and water as central elements
- ✓Restrained planting — maples, pines and moss
- ✓Stepping stones, lanterns and a sense of stillness
Colour palette
Greens and greys with seasonal flashes of red and gold.
Materials
Natural stone, raked gravel, water basins and timber.
Plants that suit this style
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