Japanese style in landscape design
First of all you need to think about the guests’ impressions of your garden. Imagine how they will go from one element to another, along the path across the bridge and look around with interest. Define the boundaries of your garden. Install a pond and surround it with stones and bridges: the combination of water and stone embodies the forces of life and nature and represents the foundation of Japanese gardens.
Of the plants preference should be given to evergreens, and special attention should be paid to foliage. Here are a few plants that will fit perfectly in a Japanese garden.
1. Japanese black pine or Thunberg pine
An ornamental tree with disproportionate and unusual shape and dark green leaves. Very hardy and loves the sun.
Japanese red linen
3. Japanese rhododendron
A late-blooming evergreen azalea with white or pink flowers. Can grow to a maximum of 50 cm, but only in the shade. In harsh weather conditions, it is better not to plant, otherwise the plant will be seriously damaged.
Bamboo Spectabilis
5. Ginkgo biloba
Double lobed plants in full bloom all year round except winter. Beautiful fan leaves turn green in summer and yellow in fall. Can grow to 10 meters in 20 years.
Japanese iris for a Japanese garden
7. Multi-row
Evergreens with shiny dark green leaves in shady temperate zones. Old branches should be cut down when new ones start to bloom.
What are some key decorative elements and plants used in Japanese garden design? I’m interested in incorporating this style into my own landscape design and would love some suggestions.
What are some commonly used decorative elements and plants in Japanese garden design? Can you provide examples of these elements and plants, and explain their significance in creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere?