Do you dream of transforming your exterior into a Zen garden full of tranquility?

Japanese landscape art takes over the gardens of many owners of condominiums and parks to bring serenity to green spaces. The principles of feng-shui make it possible to design relaxation areas with plants from Asia. Harmonious, the zen garden is conducive to healing and zenitude.

The development of a zen garden goes through the fundamentals of creation from the original Buddhist culture.

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Zen garden and Japanese garden: what are the characteristics?

Many people mix up the Zen garden with the Japanese garden.

In reality, a Zen garden is a more minimalist Japanese garden focused on the essential elements of nature. The Japanese garden often has more water and plants than the Zen garden which focuses on the essentials.

In both types of gardens, minerals, plants and nature are highlighted in an organized setting. Spaces are clearly delimited in the garden to enhance the exterior. The zen garden or the Japanese garden are based on the same origins which makes them very similar arrangements.

Modeled on the layout of Buddhist temples dedicated to meditation, the Zen and Japanese gardens highlight the contemplation of a beautiful garden and a space where life is good . De large alleys , rocks, bodies of water and vegetal spaces are highlighted to create a garden from the Orient.

With the help of a landscaping plan made by a professional landscaper, you can bring your Zen and mineral garden creation project to life wherever you are. Zen gardens are also very common on the Côte d'Azur, whether for luxury villas, condominiums or new real estate programs.

How to create a zen garden: the 5 stages of a successful zen landscaping

A Zen garden is created by taking into account the key points of the original Asian landscaping!

There are some key elements that should not be overlooked in creating a Zen garden worthy of the name. The rules of feng-shui aim to create a perfect balance between the different elements of nature. Yin and Yang energies must be dosed in order to achieve a relaxing and serene atmosphere.

1. The presence of the aquatic environment

Water is an essential natural element to balance the ambiance of the garden.

Depending on the green spaces, it may be the creation of an artificial outdoor pond , a indoor basin < / a> or a fountain . The Zen garden requires the presence of one or more water points in the landscaping so that the atmosphere is punctuated by the softness of the water.

2. The combination of minerals and plants

The mineral and the vegetal are very important to create an Asian Zen or Japanese garden.

The minerals and rocks are there to surround the flower beds or the ponds . For their part, plants allow the garden to travel to another continent. Bamboos, Japanese maple, Japanese cherry, rhododendrons, camellias, honeysuckle, plants are particularly suited to the creation of a Zen garden.

The mixture of mineral and vegetal is one of the bases of the design of Zen garden.

3. The privacy of the garden

Designed as a quiet place, the Zen garden must preserve its privacy as much as possible.

The boundaries of the land are made using wooden panels and spaces are protected from prying eyes. Bamboos can be installed in hedges to play a screening role . the zen garden must be a serene green setting where the outside bustle has no place. Preserve your exterior with an isolated layout where everything is focused on zenitude .

4. The game of shade and sun

Solar energies must be harnessed in a Zen garden or a Japanese garden.

Asian green spaces derive their charm from a perfect mastery between shade and light. The sun should not flood the whole garden. shaded cool zones should be defined during the design of the garden. With the help of large trees, the landscaper in charge of creating your Zen garden will have to master the contribution of sun to play with shade and light.

A challenge that is all the more complicated on the Côte d'Azur where the sun is generous all year round!

5. The naturalness of landscaped spaces

Forget about symmetrical axes and straight paths: the Zen garden needs something natural.

The plan of the zen garden is carried out by avoiding creating too straight axes and paths. If we want to go further and respect the origin of the Zen garden, nothing should go in an even number. Rocks, minerals, trees and the like must be installed in odd numbers. It is a symbol of wholeness in Asian Buddhist culture .

Do you want to create a zen garden in your garden? Call on an expert landscape gardener to carry out your project.

Our specialists implement all possible options to create an incredible Zen atmosphere in your exterior. We advise you on the most suitable plants and the best landscaping plan to adopt for your green space.

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