A Japanese garden is a style of garden from Japan, with the goal of creating a miniature landscape by carefully composing different arrangements of moss, rocks, water features, pruned trees, and sand or gravel raked in such a way that it looks like ripples in water.  Japanese gardens are typically small, but can be as large as you want. These gardens are supposed to be seen while sitting form a single lookout point like your…

The right plants can make your space tranquil and a place for relaxation. Most Japanese gardens have a calming atmosphere with more subdued colours. There are mainly trees and shrubs, especially evergreens and a few subtle climbers here or there.  If you want to create an amazing Japanese garden, there are a few key plants you need to add to the mix. 1. Cherry tree Firstly, the quintessential cherry tree. Not a single Japanese themed…

When you have trees in your garden, they make excellent borders, but they also block out a lot of sun for those plants underneath. What’s more, the soil under trees tends to be shady and depleted of nutrients, something that is insufficient for a lot of plants.  Not wanting to leave the space below your trees barren, there are many options for plants that will thrive throughout the year, bringing your garden a bit of…

Urban gardens are named as such because they are often small, and the only accessible areas for plant life in an otherwise crowded urban area. The plants you pick for a small, urban garden need to look good for most of the year, with flowers that remain for most of the year, in various shapes and forms. Most importantly, they need to be low maintenance.  What overall style and design you choose is down to…