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Jeff HalperTitle:Japanese Garden DesignArticle:A Japanese Garden is full of  
mystery, nature and serenity. Just as landscape gardens of the West followed  
historic points of reference such as Classical Garden Design, Traditional  
Garden Design, English Garden Design on up threw Modern Garden Design, the  
Japanese garden tradition has a history that followed the trends and  
lifestyles of their location and times. It would be very pretentious to copy  
directly a Japanese Garden for Houston, although there was actually a style  
of Japanese Garden Design that did just that. We will highlight how you could  
build and apply the Japanese or Zen Garden style to your own home in Houston  
Texas. Japanese Garden History ? Asuka period (538-710)-gardens were an  
expression of Buddhism and Taoism. Small gardens were reflections of  
spiritual themes or miniaturizations of the large mountainous regions of  
China and Japan. ? Heian period (794-1185)-the garden shifted from  
representing religious beliefs to becoming a place for ceremony,  
entertainment and passive contemplation. These became gardens for the wealthy  
of the time. ? Kamakura and Muromachi periods (1185-1573) this was the period  
of shogun rulers who enjoyed gardens for their beauty and revitalization. Zen  
beliefs were also flourishing at this time and had great influences over  
garden techniques and purposes. The dry landscape style from Zen Buddhism  
became popular. ? Edo period (1603-1868) continued the style and preferences  
of shogun rulers and the Japanese tea ceremony became a vital part of the  
Japanese lifestyle reflected in the construction of tea houses built  
especially for this occasion. ? Meiji period followed Japanese modernization.  
Many famous and traditional gardens from the past were renovated or  
reconstructed by wealthy business owners and politicians of the time.  
Japanese Garden Features Deep philosophical and spiritual interpretations and  
nuances were intertwined with Japanese Garden design but we can view overall  
meanings and structures to understand, interpret and bring Japanese Garden  
design into the modern day context for our own beauty, enjoyment and renewal.  
Japanese gardens create themes and are extensions of the architecture of the  
home. They are designed with very specific view points so that subconsciously  
universal, spiritual, or passive themes could be experienced. Common themes  
from the garden include: ? Water-either as fountains, streams, ponds, lakes  
or interpretations in stone ? Rocks-used as representations placed upright to  
suggest mountains, character or spiritual themes and add a grounding element  
? A lantern-typically of stone. ? A teahouse-or pavilion for renewal ? An  
enclosure such as a hedge, fence, or wall reflecting elements of the homes  
architecture or simply wood, bamboo, or other matting. ? A bridge to an  
island either with stepping stones or a wood bridge Japanese Garden Design  
and Materials The first decision to be made in designing a Japanese Garden is  
to decide what ?themes? will run throughout the garden. There may be  
combinations of paths that create a journey through a winding path were there  
are seating areas for quite contemplation, meditation or entertainment.  
Artistic focal points of rock may be used to enlighten and excite the spirit  
of the observer. Paths, bridges, and walkways create diverse experiences. As  
an overall design intention, remember you are miniaturizing the cosmos in a  
naturalistic way. Stone-use to represent water such as a dry creek beds,  
ponds or a beach entry. Here various round river rocks could be used from  
plain brown rock special to Mexican beach pebble black or white specialty  
rocks. Boulders can be used in upright positions to represent mountains or be  
submerged to create more natural stone ledges or flat plateaus. Be careful  
with being to literal-stones and boulders still need to be positioned in a  
natural way so when viewed the composition looks natural. Structures-such as  
an entertainment pavilion for private or public use. This could be a deck or  
platform made of wood, metal or stone. Ordinary outdoor furniture for  
entertainment or a meditative experience could be achieved using low benches  
or stone benches and simple outdoor sculptures or stones for viewing.  
Although borrowing from the tea ceremony experience this could be a place to  
enjoy wine and foods while creating a contemplative or renewing experience  
for the eye. Fences-Rather than a typical fence of cedar pickets, wood, or  
brick and wood which simply serve to provide security a fence could vary in  
materials, detailing and heights. For example, pickets could be installed as  
panels between posts with a detail strip and cap pieces could be pyramidal or  
circular reflecting garden scenes. A solid brick fence could create interest  
and repetition by adding equally spaced metal lattice panels. Plants-In the  
Japanese garden, plants are used not only for recreating nature, echoing  
larger themes or nature but can also serve as focal points. Focal point  
plants that work well in the Houston climate include: ? Japanese Maple (and  
their various varieties)-do best in shade to protect their leaves ?  
Bamboo-provide focal points and beautiful screens ? Groundcovers-Monkey  
grass, Dwarf Monkey grass, Creeping Jenny About the author of this article:  
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