The scientific evidence of gardening offering major health benefits to human beings is found in a 2017 report conducted by two Japanese and one UK professors in the fifth edition of the journal of preventive medicine. And not only in terms of psychological well-being, but also those who practice different techniques of growing flowers or …
Karesansui-or Zen gardens-are one of the most famous elements of Japanese culture. Intended to stimulate meditation, these beautiful “dry gardens” are mainly made of sand and rocks. Thus, these spaces invite reflection on the meaning of life by posing an austere perspective on nature. Today, Zen gardens are not limited to historic Japanese temples, as …
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The decoration of the gardens has left aside the borders. Among the most current trends, the Japanese style is one of the most attractive in the market.We are talking about gardens that inspire on the one hand by Zen, and on the other by minimalism.The former has a prevailing use of sand and stones, and …
There are the French style gardens or the English style gardens, very well known throughout history. On the other side of the world, however, Japanese gardens have also expanded. Who would not spend hours and hours looking at one of these Zen gardens? We show you some ideas and recommendations to make your own Japanese …
Gardens at home are the perfect excuse to enjoy a little peace. Who doesn’t need a place, however small, that invites you to forget everything? If anyone knows how to create places that invite peace and quiet, it’s Japan. And no, it is not necessary to have a large plot of land. Because taking care …
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If you have a garden at home perhaps one of the decorative ideas that we can most recommend is the Zen style. The oriental style never goes out of fashion and in the same way that a zen bedroom exudes charm, elegance and relaxation, the same can be achieved when it comes to a garden …
Read MoreZen Gardens: More than 100 Decoration Ideas in the Oriental Style
Zen gardens are oriental-style landscape designs for meditation and relaxation, heavily influenced by Japanese culture. They are formed in dry, using in small thicknesses materials such as sand, rocks of rounded geometry and gravel of prismatic geometry, both of different sizes, with different kinds of plants planted in circular, square, rectangular pots or on the …
If you decide to create a Japanese design garden with this Asian style, if you do it carefully and plan it well, you will get an attractive and wonderful outdoor space, getting a design of your outdoor garden that will be a delight for all those who contemplate it, and not only that, but also …
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of a garden is a wide area full of greenery, plants and flowers. But Zen Gardens is not the case. Karesansui, or the Japanese or Zen Gardens are often known to consist of a dry feature such as stones and gravel, scarce furniture and vegetation …
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Decorating a Zen garden is always beneficial to one’s health as these are spaces that are built for meditation and reflection. Wouldn’t it be good to know how to decorate a Zen garden to relax and feel calm? That is exactly what happens when you build your own Zen garden outside or even inside your …
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