Want to create a serene greenspace that fosters mindfulness? ZenFusionHome’s new guide to building modern Japanese-style Zen gardens will show you how!
Life is stressful...but it doesn't have to be. Studies have shown that gardens can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, ease muscle tension, and improve mood. While there are plenty of landscaping styles out there, one of the most popular is Zen gardens, which are famed for their simplicity, naturalness and elegance.
So if you're tired of looking at your boring old garden and want something modern yet classically beautiful, then check out this new guide from ZenFusionHome on how to create the perfect Zen garden: https://zenfusionhome.com/modern-japanese-garden-design-landscaping-ideas-tips
ZenFusionHome's comprehensive new guide is chock full of ideas and advice for those who want to build a Zen garden that blends traditional and modern styles.
Some of the topics include material selection, water features, adding contemporary touches, and answers to the most commonly asked questions.
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According to the Associated Press, Japanese-style gardens are surging in popularity across America.
Besides their obvious visual charms, people love Zen gardens because they bring elements of nature and mindfulness into their outdoor spaces.
The minimalist approach of Zen gardens, with their clean lines and uncluttered spaces, makes them a popular choice for people with modern design sensibilities.
At the same time, the use of natural materials like stone and gravel aligns with traditional landscaping practices.
The guide shows you how to create a Zen garden which strikes the perfect balance between the contemporary and the classical.
As the guide explains:
Start by understanding the three principles of Japanese garden design: simplicity, naturalness, and elegance. Then, evaluate your space and decide which elements will work best.
The first step to creating the perfect Zen garden is to pick the right natural stone, which the guide describes as the "backbone" of Japanese garden design.
You should make your decision based on the shape, color, texture and size of natural stone.
For example, larger stones can serve as focal points for the garden, while different colored stones can complement or contrast surrounding plants and structures (e.g. bridges or fountains).
But the guide warns that less is often more with Japanese gardens, and you should never overcrowd your garden with too many stones.
The next steps include how to pick the best moss for flooring, how to evoke a sense of tradition through panelling materials like bamboo, how to build a floating deck and add atmospheric lighting, and how to inject water features for sound and motion.
One of the most important steps is to add modern elements.
This can include using materials like concrete, metal and glass to contrast against the more natural aspects.
E.g. pairing a stainless-steel bench with a bamboo screen, combining a glass water feature with traditional stone lanterns, or emphasizing classic bonsai trees with modern lighting techniques.
"A Japanese garden with a modern twist can incorporate traditional features with up-to-date materials and design concepts," the guide explains. "The trick is to merge these features in a way that they enhance each other and keep the balance."
Founded by Christian Marzal Della-Rovere, ZenFusionHome is a gardening website that combines the love of nature with a love of Japanese landscaping.
In addition to Zen gardens, the website also has guides on luxury water features, plant selection, book reviews, landscaping services, and more.
For example, here's their guide to Zen Fountains: Modern & Minimalist Garden Water Features
https://zenfusionhome.com/modern-zen-water-feature-designs-outdoor-decor-luxury-garden-fountains/
