How to Design a Japanese Flower GardenCreating a tranquil place is the main concept of a Japanese flower garden. What is interesting about the design concept is that it attempts to create universal harmony through the use of stones, water and plants. What is meaning of these elements?
Streams, waterfalls and ponds, stocked with Koi fish, are commonly added to the design to present tranquility. Paths are common in Japanese gardens as are stepping stones, bridges and garden accessories such as lanterns, statues and stone artifacts. Plants, trees and flowers are usually of a subtle color – nothing too bright or stand-outish. Flowers and Plants for a Flower Garden Japanese Style
Evergreen trees
and hedges are often used in a Japanese design for the backdrop. Trees and bushes that are popular include the American Sentry™ Linden, the Kousa Dogwood, the Japanese Red Maple, the Thornless Barberry and of course, the Kwanzan Flowering Cherry.
Peonies, lilacs, iris flowers, and the Japanese White Spiraea often find a home in a Japanese flower design. Ornamental grasses, such as the Evergold Sedge are also common along with moss and groundcover. Return to Flower Garden Lover Home Page from Japanese Flower Garden
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Sand is often used in Japanese designs and it is raked into patterns so that it looks undisturbed. 