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About Zen Garden Designs
About Zen Garden Designs. Unlike Western gardens that are full of plants and maybe a pathway, Zen gardens are simplistic and reflect Asian philosophies of the Buddhists, Shinto and Zen. Many ancient principles are applied in creating the Zen garden.
Unlike Western gardens that are full of plants and maybe a pathway, Zen gardens are simplistic and reflect Asian philosophies of the Buddhists, Shinto and Zen. Many ancient principles are applied in creating the Zen garden.
Balance
Every Zen garden must have balance. Movement is complemented by stillness. Life is complemented with stone.
Simplicity
Zen gardens are simplistic in their design. A few plants and well-placed stone features are all that are required.
Gravel
The Zen garden contains soil or gravel that is raked into a pattern. This gives the garden movement and can represent water.
Plants
Few plants are required. Cherry trees, Chinese maples, grasses and moss are the most common. Plantings are designed to show the change of the seasons.
Stone
Zen gardens contain stones. Walls, lanterns and stones of varying sizes are used to complement the plant life, as a place to rest or meditate and as a focal point.
Purpose
The Zen garden is a place to reflect and meditate. It's a place to find inner calmness and peace.
