Whatever goals you have for your ornamental gardening space, the long tradition of Japanese garden design can provide foundational principles and practical ideas for even the smallest gardens.

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The Bowdoin Japanese garden was designed and constructed by Nathaniel Cormier ’95. He transformed the space behind 38 College Street into a karesansui-style Japanese garden for his honors project for ...

Hannah Wallace If you need an escape from urban landscapes, seek out Zen-like tranquility at the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight ...

Adel Kanaan says he's been building his Japanese garden bit by bit over the last 28 years at his Southport home.

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Skip the simple grill and table on your patio and instead, find inspiration from these fantastic backyard covered outdoor kitchens. Whether your outdoor kitchen faces a sprawling landscape ...

Landscape designers identify “desire paths,” the most likely ways from Point A to Point B. Intentionally working with these ...

Located in Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden offers visitors a slice of tranquility in a busy city. The garden, originally created as a "Japanese Village" for an international exposition ...

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