Ever wondered how to blend the serenity of a traditional Zen garden with sleek modern aesthetics? Get inspired here.

https://zenfusionhome.com/modern-japanese-garden-design-landscaping-ideas-tips/

Kyoto is known for being the epicentre of Japanese gardens. Here are some of the most stunning private gardens you must visit. https://zenfusionhome.com/discover-hidden-private-japanese-gardens-exclusive-lesser-known-gems-in-japan/

Looking to add some low maintenance plants to put in the stone areas. Any suggestions?

Located in the Midwest, USA

Ignore the dirt sections…reseeding some grass

Hey everyone, If you're into the history behind Japanese gardens or curious about why they've become so popular here, you might want to check it out: 

https://zenfusionhome.com/zen-japanese-garden-history-influence-in-western-culture/

Gardens for Peace is an annual NAJGA event that brings communities together in Japanese gardens to promote peace.

 Activities have been happening at gardens all over North America. Check out our calendar of events here!

Next Friday, September 20th at 10am PT, our G4P webinar will feature wellness focused programs at three gardens:

• Gresham Japanese Garden (Gresham, Oregon)
• Missouri Botanical Garden (St. Louis, Missouri)
• Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens (Columbus, Ohio)

 Wendy Lo, Curator of Education at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens will moderate. Join us to learn more about these programs and the important impact they have in their communities.

 Gardens for Peace is made possible due to support from Rettig Garden Fostering & Stewardship.

Register for the Gardens for Peace Webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodOusqT4oGNILRI0WUIFfAgSZm6DoZyts#/registration

We are looking to experience smaller, more intimate Japanese gardens while visiting Tokyo and Nagoya in September. Which ones would you recommend?

Gardens within tea houses or other venues are perfectly fine, and larger parks or gardens are also of interest, as long as they feature smaller, secluded areas within the grounds.

We are particularly interested in smaller gardens, as we are building a summer house with an atrium (6x9 meters) that we would like to design with inspiration from a Japanese garden (gravel paths, islands of greenery, etc.).

Thank you for your suggestions!

I would to light up a small Japanese stone lantern using a battery operated led which has a timer function.
Is there such a thing in available in the market? Thanks.

NHK uploaded a fantastic documentary following the gardeners of Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane and Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNGZDlnXJ10

What plants make good alternatives to moss in a Japanese garden? I’m trying Scleranthus, Sagina and creeping Thyme. Are there any others I could try, West coast of Scotland.

Curious what products you all use or prefer for pre-emergent weed control in your ornamental gardens of perennials and conifers?

I have an area set aside my pool for a Japanese Garden. I would like to plant a tree that I plan on keeping about 3' tall. I would like to plant the tree in some kind of container to keep the roots from interfering with any pool pipes and to also keep the tree from growing too big.

My first thought was to use a "Sugar Kettle". That is a large cast iron bowl that used to be used to boil down sugar cane. They are fairly common around here and would add a little local recognition. As I thought about it more, these kettels get covered I rust, and I am not sure that would be healthy for the tree.

I was also considering a plastic utility tub / bucket. My only fear there is over time the plastic may become brittle and crack allowing the roots to escape without knowing.

Any thoughts on what I can plant the tree in, to keep the roots contained long term?

Anyone know where I can get a hold of Enkianthus perulatus (dodan-tsutsuji) or even its seeds in the UK. Can only find one, and it’s an eye watering price!

Does anyone have any ideas of ground cover plants for Japanese gardens?

I have planted Acer, Kerria, juniper and dwarf cherry but I have a lot of space between them that is currently just clear soil... and temptation for weeds. I keep putting down straw to mulch at the moment.

I am testing out ajuga in a different patch of the garden but I'm noticing it's rate of growth is very fast. It could become a labour intensive nuisance itself, if I put it everywhere. Although it cannot be worse than blue alkanet which I am still battling to get rid of 😂

Hey fellow garden enthusiasts!

Here's our list of the top five Japanese garden books:

• Themes in the history of Japanese garden art by Wybe Kuitert  (2002)
• The Japanese Courtyard Garden: Landscapes for Small Spaces by Kanto Shigemori (1981)
• Japanese Gardens: Tranquility, Simplicity, Harmony by Geeta Mehta and Kimie Tada (2008)
• Japanese Gardens: Right Angle and Natural Form by Gunter Nitschke (1999)
• Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden by Yoko Kawaguchi (2016)

Do you guys agree?

Check out the link for our take on these five awesome books!

https://zenfusionhome.com/best-japanese-zen-garden-books-review-top-5-all-time-picks/

Has anyone else got gravel (8-10mm) with plants planted within it? I have a bamboo that sheds leaves and stalks constantly, as well as some grass clippings shooting over into them. Anyone got any hacks as to how to clear them up quickly?

I’d like to use bamboo in my garden but the only kind I can find locally (NE Ohio) is the large timber type which gets far too large and spreads too much. I can get it on line, though, and I’d like something that grows no taller than 6’, has a rather delicate appearance, and stays where I plant it.

Any suggestions as far as type to buy and where to get it?

Thanks!

Hi all, so I am designing my patio with a mix of modern minimal Japanese-esque design. I am struggling with the plants and what we would like to buy is a single small tree(?) like the one in the photo. What are they called or is there a good source to browse for plants? Google is not really any help with trying to narrow down what I am looking for. Thank you in advance!