Traditional Japanese Bamboo Rocking Water Fountain These fountains are very simple but calming to look at, making them excellent for your small backyard Japanese garden.
Wooden fountains are traditionally made of bamboo and feature a cylinder angling down with water pouring out of the bottom. However, more modern fountains can be designed in any shape, whether it be simplistic or intricate looking. Lotus is an amazing plant to add to your Japanese garden if you are lucky enough to have a water source!Ī prominent feature in Japanese Gardens is a water fountain, mostly made of stone or wood.į ountains made of stone are traditionally crafted to look like rocks placed on top of one another with water cascading down from every angle ( this one is absolutely gorgeous!).They are easy to find, easy to care for and come in many, many different colors. Azaleas are a burst of bright color in the lush green of your zen garden.Hostas are a hardy plant that hosts many shades of green and will return year after year.You can also find moss-covered stones at some garden centers. It comes in many different varieties and colors. Moss is a common site in most Japanese gardens.They can also give off quite the seasonal color show. Japanese Maple Trees come in many varieties and sizes.These gardens often feature shades of green (the color is often fleeting), along with very natural looking plants and growth. When creating a Japanese garden, you want to keep in mind that the goal is to create simplicity and peace with the appearance of ancient Japanese wonderment.
Many people choose balancing rock sculptures, while others go the more traditional route and include a Buddha statue. There should be something that symbolizes balance and/or peace. If you have a large space, consider a small pond! The sound of a cascading waterfall or even, the trickle from a bamboo pipe fountain can be very zen-like. Water features are always included in garden designs because of the peacefulness that the sound of water can bring. Often stone lanterns shaped like pagodas are enough to bring the Japanese style in your small garden. You can choose one that appears worn down and aged or perhaps, one that doubles as a light.
These are called pagodas and are common in Japanese architecture. You will often see little stone type temples in Japanese gardens. Now, remember, it is all about that ancient and faraway look and you don’t want it to be too crowded either. Once you pick the spot and, more importantly, the size for your new place of zen, you’ll want to pick out your accent pieces.
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