I don’t feel like you can have a garden without plants! This week’s garden element is plants. Of course, there is more to this than just planting plants. There are specific placements and reasons for why certain plants are placed in the garden.
Check this blog post about symbolism of Japanese plants!
I am no zen master, but I can do my best to give you the basic resources to get you started! I have mentioned it before, but some of us cannot have a beautiful large zen garden. Even so, I think we can try to get all the elements included in your Japanese garden.
One of the most important aspects is you do not want to completely renovate your yard! Work with what you have, it’s natural, don’t try to change it to be something it isn’t. Next, your garden is supposed to be enjoyed all year around. This is why there are both evergreen and deciduous trees. Also there are many kinds of flowers and plants without flowers. Do you see the pattern here? Basic gardening techniques are also applied, such as applying heights of each plant to have a better pleasing garden. Remember, less is more! We aren’t creating a jungle.
Japanese Garden Design: Lay of the Landscape
Wikihow to Build a Japanese Garden
Here is a list of plants that can be used in a Japanese Garden, but there are some that you can find on Amazon.
I hope this has inspired you as it has inspired me. Even in my tiny little space, I’m planting a few zen like plants. Out of curiosity, what plants or flowers do you NEED in your garden and why? I personally NEED a gorgeous Japanese maple. Take a look on Amazon for more plants!