Integrate Pavers in Zen Gardens
Sometimes, it takes seeing a design element in action to convince you to implement it. Though there are many applications in which natural stone pavers play a starring role, they do shine in Japanese and zen gardens alongside a variety of other plants, structures, rocks, and water features. We’ll explain the aesthetic principles of Japanese and zen gardens. Along the way, will show you examples of how homeowners across the globe weave them into their yards. The Aesthetic Principles of a Japanese Garden Miniaturization Due to space constraints in many homes, the gardens are typically small. However, materials used often represent larger things in nature. For example, a rock can symbolize a mountain or an island. Bonsai trees are another perfect example as perhaps a giant tree isn’t practical for the homeowner. Concealment Design elements are often hidden and revealed as one moves through most Japanese gardens, unlike a zen garden . You’ll n...