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Designing a Japanese Style Garden

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Japanese gardens are a timeless and increasingly popular garden style. They can be equally pleasing in large gardens as they are in small courtyards. So where do you start if you want your own Japanese-inspired garden? In this episode we chat about the symbology and essential elements that make up a Japanese-inspired garden. We discuss how to arrange the components, and which materials and accessories typify the style. We also describe the effect of the plants so you can choose suitable plants that work in your climate zone. Photos for this episode are on Instagram at OnGardenDesign (00:00) Intro (02:12) Style (04:43) Japanese vs. Chinese gardens (10:39) Purpose (11:41) Boulders (14:41) Water (16:19) Textures (17:47) Accessories (23:25) Plants (29:23) Summary

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