Our small Japanese garden ideas will be sure to help you on your way. This ancient style of garden uses symbolism and ...

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

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 ...

In 1995 his wife suggested they add a small Japanese garden to their backyard landscape. So they hired Ben Oki, a bonsai master from California, to design one that exudes serenity and harmony.

Often Japanese landscapes are created in miniature and can be perfect for small urban spaces, working well for patios, yards or even roof gardens. If you desire a soothing, yet dramatic landscape, you ...

Some homeowners hire landscape designers who specialize in Japanese-style design. One of the most well known is Hoichi Kurisu, the former landscape director for the Japanese Garden Society who ...