Hello dear readers! Despite the fact that garden design is constantly changing, the fashion for the main design trends does not fade away, but only gains momentum in popularity. These really popular designs include a Japanese-style garden. It should be noted that such a stormy demand is explained by the interest of the inhabitants of Russia in Eastern traditions, you must admit that such a peculiarity of style simply cannot go unnoticed. In addition, the Japanese Garden attracts attention with the presence of predominantly natural materials such as stone, wood and bamboo.

It is also worth saying that the Japanese style in landscape design is distinguished by a high degree of thoughtfulness, where literally every meter of the occupied area carries a certain style load, and in fact, is an attempt to combine all the splendor of Japanese nature in one small area. Therefore, often in one area you can observe an imitation of waterfalls, rocks, mountain forests, lakes, dried up or active rivers. And even though such an imitation will be far from genuine landscapes, but on the other hand, a symbolic image created with one's own hand will constantly remind you of the true Japanese nature.

An important rule: if you decide to create a Japanese garden with your own hands, you should be aware that the landscape in question must be in harmony with other architectural structures on the site (house, garage, gazebos, etc.), otherwise instead of a harmonious image, you can get absolute disharmony.

Formation of the Japanese garden.

Gardeners recommend forming a garden plot in such a way that three planes of visual perception are clearly visible: rear, middle and front. Such a setting is done with the aim of effectively presenting the landscape, because the composition located in this way will be perfectly visible from certain points, and as the person moves along the pre-planned trajectory of the site, the landscape will seem to “open up”.

Especially often used is the so-called composition of an unequal triangle, which is traditionally made up of stones, Japanese lanterns, shrubs, herbs or flowers. Moreover, it is better to arrange the "triangle" in such a way that its long side is facing the observer, and the short one is located on the left side.

In addition, the technique of “visual distance” is popular, when large stones are set in the foreground and large-leaved shrubs are planted, stones and medium-sized plants are located in the background, and, accordingly, small stones and flowers should be placed in the third plan.

Plants in the Japanese garden.

Each plant in the garden in question should carry a certain meaning, so their selection should be taken seriously.

Symbolism of some plants:

• Bamboo - stamina;
• Pine - longevity;
• Bindweed - the charm of life;
• Plum tree - spiritual beauty;
• Plum blossoms - courage;
• Blossoming Sakura (cherry) - physical beauty.

The Japanese garden is usually filled with coniferous and evergreen shrubs, in addition, cherry or plum trees, evergreen oaks, Japanese maples, kerrias, pines, bamboo are often planted. Also popular are: aspidistra, camellia, holly, laurel, rhododendron, irises, azalea, lotus, bindweed, wisteria and peonies. But not even all the plants inherent in the true Japanese style will take root in our middle lane, for example, bamboo is unlikely to take root. Of course, some varieties of bamboo can survive a couple of winters, but with the advent of special frosts, they will definitely die.

An alternative to Japanese bamboo.

Since not all plants that successfully exist in Japan will take root in Russia, they have to look for an alternative. And this fully applies to bamboo, it has already been noted above that bamboo does not tolerate the winter period well, but without it, a Japanese-style garden will seem unfinished, so what to do? Just find a replacement… The young black alder 'Imperialis' is an alternative to bamboo. In addition, for bamboo shoots, Sakhalin buckwheat will do. In extreme cases, you can purchase bamboo trunks, fix them in the ground and wrap them around with small-leaved vines.

What to plant in the shady zone?

Rhododendrons can be planted in the shady zone, and it is better to give preference to the Caucasian rhododendron, which sprouts without problems in the semi-shaded zone (its flowering period falls in mid-summer) and deciduous rhododendron, which blooms in April-May.

Not far from the rhododendrons, it is quite possible to place a Japanese primrose, which will effectively bloom for about 1.5 months. In addition, we must not forget about the shade-loving ferns, the three-parted multi-row will perfectly take root, the scutellum is light and the vesicle is brittle.

What to plant in a sunny area?

It is better to give preference to the dwarf Weymouth pine, as well as the Japanese spirea (blooms in late summer), Ginnala's riverine maple.

In addition, you can sow Siebold's hoof, a bright periwinkle (blooms in spring).

In general, plants should be selected in such a way that the periods of flowering of some plants replace others. With the spring-summer period, I think everything is clear, but in the fall the garden will be transformed by red maple leaves, so maple should be planted. In addition, pine needles will look spectacular.

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Stones in the Japanese garden.

A Japanese garden simply cannot do without stone compositions. Moreover, compositions based on the use of stones, turned with water, aged and overgrown with moss, will look most advantageous. Therefore, ordinary river pebbles, sandstone, as well as all kinds of natural slates are ideal.

With the help of stones, you can create small waterfalls, riverbeds, low or high fences, pave paths and build bridges. A favorite design technique is the creation of a “dry stream”, when the bed of an impromptu stream is completely covered with flat, shiny stones, symbolizing water flows. And through such a stream, a bridge made of bamboo, metal, stone or wood may well be thrown. Options for garden bridges can be viewed.

Also, we must not forget about the "carelessly thrown" boulders, it is better to place them somewhere in the center of the garden. In addition, gravel gardens are in high demand, implying a gravel mound distributed in an even layer throughout the site.

Accessories for the Japanese garden.

You can complement the Japanese-style garden with red-painted bridges, stone lanterns with a wide roof, boulders of various sizes, as well as all kinds of elements made of bamboo. Moreover, if you are “fired up” with the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bcreating a Japanese garden, but the rest of the buildings on the site are far from this direction, they can always be supplemented with bamboo elements, and then the incompatibility of images will definitely not be discussed. Bamboo can be used to make fences, screens, used as a finishing material in gazebos, and it can also be used to decorate front doors to a house or garage.

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Examples of Japanese gardens:

Dear readers, you must admit that in the rhythm of everyday work, after another hard day, it will be so nice to visit your Japanese-style home garden, where all objects and plants are selected with special care, love, which, accordingly, will have an extremely beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional state of a person! Of course, the Japanese garden requires attention, like any other garden, but believe me - it's worth it! Friends, subscribe to the updates of the site "Comfort in the House", because in the future, such reviews will be published more than once!

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Calm and unhurried passage of time surrounded by stones and the sound of water - this can be the space in your garden. It is not difficult to make a Japanese garden in the country with your own hands. How? Read our article!

Hearing the phrase “Japanese garden” out of the corner of a curious ear, many imagine only bright paper lanterns, a statue of a pot-bellied, calm Buddha, or bright, nimble fish in a pond. Meanwhile, the Japanese-style garden is very diverse, and quite often there is only one solo element in it.

As you already understood, in our today's article we will tell you how to create a Japanese-style garden on your small plot, or at least try to organize an atmospheric oriental corner there.

Concept

A Japanese-style garden is always a clear arrangement of details and accents. You should not think that something can grow there by itself: the choice of plants for this space is deeply symbolic, and their location should create an overall picture that you can appreciate not only from the garden itself, but also looking at it from afar.

As a rule, garden elements are arranged according to the method of visual distance: from the largest in the foreground to the smallest in the distance. Thus, even if you create a Japanese garden on a meter-long patch of land behind the house, you will still get smooth transitions and the overall integrity of the picture.

As for the overall color combination, the main color of the Japanese garden is green. Its shades can vary from dark emerald to light green, thus creating a feeling of constant dynamics and inaudible "conversation" in the garden.

When choosing plants, give preference to evergreen shrubs and do not forget about symbolism: for example, a pine tree means longevity, and a plum tree - spiritual beauty. What do you prefer? Maybe maple is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge?

rock garden

The Japanese garden is the only kind of garden that can be made entirely of stones. Yes, no flowers at all. Only stones - ancient boulders, overgrown with moss, angular cobblestones and small shiny pebbles.

In the Japanese tradition, stones have a very multifaceted meaning, ranging from longevity to the infinity of time and connection with ancestors. We do not urge you to try to build a stone kingdom on your 6 acres, but dry streams of stones will be very appropriate and will even help you zone the space.

Gazebo and pond

It is great if these two elements are combined in your Japanese garden, because relaxing in it usually involves contemplating the water. It is absolutely not necessary to arrange a fortress moat filled with water around the house and breed rare living creatures there - a small reservoir surrounded by winding trees or shrubs will be enough.

As for the gazebo, do not try to organize a barbecue there or anything like that. A gazebo in a Japanese garden suggests a leisurely, even a little detached rest and should be an open space where you can sit down for a while and drink tea. It is usually performed in the form of a pagoda; It would also be a good idea to equip the path to it with small flashlights - so you can easily make your way there in the evenings without risking falling into the fish pond.

moss kingdom

Moss in Japanese tradition symbolizes maternal protection, as well as the endless passage of time. Perhaps that is why, when we find ourselves in a forest surrounded by a space of moss, time seems to freeze. Who knows, maybe at this moment we have a tiny opportunity to control it?

If your dacha is located in the forest or you just know what constant rains and a damp climate are, then it will not be difficult for you to create a kingdom of moss in your garden: moss is very unpretentious and perfectly “spreads” over the site by itself.

Of course, we do not urge you to wrap everything in it, from the house to the surprised cat who dozed off just a couple of hours ago. But if you want to create a magical fairy tale in your garden, filled with secrets and a quiet half-whisper, then moss will be a great idea for this. Besides, isn't it nice to constantly feel the endless passage of time, walking through it with bare feet?

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The Land of the Rising Sun is famous for its distinctive culture and traditions. Here, each item has its own philosophical meaning and centuries-old history.

The main word that characterizes the culture of Japan is harmony. She reigns in everything. The unity of man with nature creates an atmosphere of calm, tunes in to thoughts about the eternal. Therefore, the Japanese style has become quite popular with us.

How to create on your site the original atmosphere of the country of philosophers and samurai?

Planning principle

The main accents in the formation of the Japanese garden: asymmetry in the arrangement of elements, smooth lines, the predominance of green, red, yellow, orange, purple hues, simplicity of design techniques.

Visually, this garden is divided into two zones. In one zone, the main one, decorative elements, stones are installed, plants are planted. The second zone, in contrast to the first, remains deserted.

In addition, in the main zone, the "visual distance" method is used to effectively reveal the landscape:

• large plants are planted in the foreground or volumetric stones are installed
• in the background - medium-sized
• on the third - the smallest

Then, while walking through the territory of the garden, with each step you will discover new elements of the landscape. Everything resembles the untouched bewitching naturalness of nature.

Philosophy and symbols of the garden

"There can be a garden without flowers, but there cannot be a garden without stones." So said the Japanese sages.

The Japanese garden is different from our usual garden plantings and combines three main components - water, stone and vegetation, which are in harmony with each other. The harmony of the elements is especially important here.

There are few or no plants. And the main elements, the basis of the garden, are stones skillfully installed on the territory.

Equally important in the design of the landscape is water - the "blood" of the garden. A waterfall, stream, spring or pond are must-haves for your Japanese corner.

rock garden

The stone symbolizes stamina and strength, and assembled into a composition, they symbolize the infinite and unknowable Universe. That is why the stones are laid out so that no matter where you are in the territory, you would not see all the stones at the same time.

We start laying out the composition of stones (necessarily an odd number) from the left corner of the site diagonally. Try to use stones in a single color scheme or in groups of different colors, without any processing, as they are in nature. Overgrown with moss, boulders will look even more natural. Compositions of large and small stones are also possible. Nearby we plant plants with foliage of an attractive color or unusual shape.

Smooth winding paths paved with stone are exactly what makes a Japanese garden calm, balanced and fills the atmosphere with harmony. A path of smooth flat stones symbolizes a journey through life without barriers and problems. What will the path in your garden look like?

Using river pebbles, sand, or pea gravel (all of which traditionally represent water), you can create a "dry stream" or a small waterfall.

Sandstone and natural shales are also used to decorate the garden.

Plants for the Japanese garden

Each of the plants carries a philosophical meaning:

• pine - a symbol of long life, courage, strong character, longevity
• weeping willow - modesty and obedience
• the plum tree represents the beauty of the soul
• maple - a symbol of wisdom, knowledge
• bamboo - assertiveness, fortitude, striving forward
• bindweed - poetry of life
• moss, lichen - personify maternal kindness and love, protection and reliability

Therefore, when choosing plants for your garden, consider this aspect.

An extraordinary decoration of your garden can be nivaki, plants grown in a special way with a beautiful extravagant crown. They are also called "garden bonsai" for their strong resemblance to these plants. The main principle in the landscaping of the territory is the "wave principle": the plants are selected in such a way that at any time of the year one can admire something.

Shrubs and undersized trees, such as rhododendron, juniper, Karelian birch, dwarf spruce, are combined with tall ones - oak, pine, elm. Fruit trees (cherry, apricot) may well replace Japanese sakura and will also delight you during flowering.

From herbaceous plants, you should choose large-leaved species, such as hosta, ferns, chrysanthemums, rogersia.

Bamboo and baobab are thermophilic and may not take root in our area. Black alder "Imperialis" or Sakhalin buckwheat can serve as an alternative to bamboo.

If the territory of your garden is in the shade, plants such as rhododendrons, Japanese primrose, three-parted multi-row, light spinach are suitable. On the sunny side are good: Japanese spirea, dwarf Weymouth pine, Ginnala riverine maple. A bright periwinkle or Siebold's hoof will also be appropriate in your flower bed.

Water

Water is a symbol of vital energy, purification, prosperity, positive energy. A Japanese-style garden is inconceivable without a water feature. This is a waterfall (symbolizes the beginning of human life), a stream (streams of water - the river of our life), a fountain, a small pond. Moisture-loving plants can be planted along the banks of your pond.

An alternative would be a "dry stream" or "dry pond", as well as wavy lines drawn on sand or fine gravel.

An indispensable interesting element in your garden will be tsukubai - a stone bowl for washing your face and washing your hands (symbolizes purity and purity). Water from the tsukubai is collected with a bamboo ladle. Usually tsukubai are located near the house or at the entrance to the garden.

The space around the tsukubai is filled with a "sea" - black pebbles. Tsukubai can be combined with the Oribs lantern (no other lanterns are suitable for this role). Such a duet will perfectly emphasize the style of your garden and fill it with the melody of babbling water.

One can talk endlessly about Japanese culture, it is so interesting and bewitching. And you can't go wrong if you decide to decorate your garden in Japanese style. After all, it is here that you will feel on the same wavelength with nature, which is so important in our modern dynamic pace of life.

Relief

Depending on the characteristics of the site, you can create a garden in flat and mountainous terrain.

Reanlsey Garden- an example of a planar composition. For this design, you will need sand, small stones and moss. On the sand, draw transverse stripes-waves with a rake - they will symbolize the water area, a "dry pond". Arrange randomly moss and stones.

For hilly terrain, sand, pebbles and large structural stones are useful. Place a large elongated stone vertically - this is your mountain peak. Make the slopes of your hill out of flat cobblestones.

Bridge in Japan - a symbol of the life path, so it is made from valuable tree species. For a harmonious combination, lay out a stone path to your bridge. You can also lay out stones on both sides of the bridge or plant a flower bed. Sitting on the bridge with a cup of tea, you can think about the main values ​​​​of life.

Landscape designers from different countries have long paid attention to the culture of Japan, as this amazing and rather mysterious country has certain traditions and a distinctive culture. Experts in the field of landscape design drew attention to the fact that in this country there is not a single superfluous object, and each object has its own special meaning, centuries-old history and a certain philosophical meaning.

Those who would like to decorate their plot outside the city in the Japanese style should be aware that it will not be possible to completely recreate it, since it is quite difficult and special knowledge will be required for such a design. You can only create a kind of imitation of this style, which will be combined harmoniously with the design of a country house or mansion.

But even when designing a local garden landscape in an adapted Japanese style, doing everything with your own hands, you should follow certain rules and useful recommendations from landscape designers.

Mandatory conditions

So, for example, the beauty of the landscape in the Japanese style does not consist in an abundance of any decorative elements, but in a careful and thorough selection of colors, lines, shapes and materials, since asceticism is the basis of such a stylistic direction.

For those who would like to decorate the local landscape in a stylized style, it is necessary to visually divide the local area and the garden into two zones - the main and additional ones. The first zone is accent, it can contain various elements of landscape decoration, beautiful plants typical of Japan, stones. As for the other, additional zone, it should remain deserted, and this is necessary to create a sharp contrast.

Also, in the local landscape, it is necessary to create the effect of visual remoteness, and for this, any noticeable elements should be put in the foreground, for example, voluminous and large stones, or the largest plants should be planted. In the same way, the territory of the second plan should be arranged, although stones or plants should have an average size. Then it remains to draw up the territory of the third plan, and for this purpose it will be necessary to use the smallest objects or flowers. Such an unusual design method is used in Japanese landscape design so that with each new step one can see new decorative elements.

In addition, in Japanese landscape design, the main emphasis should be on:

• smooth lines;
• simplicity of design techniques;
• unobtrusive asymmetry in the arrangement of decorative elements;
• as well as in the use of purple, orange, red, green or yellow colors and their shades.

There is another very important rule that must be taken into account when designing a territory in the Japanese style. And it consists in the fact that it is necessary to combine vegetation, stone and water in such a way that these elements form a harmonious union with each other.

A selection of photographs of the landscape in the Japanese style

You can create a quiet corner for a relaxing holiday on the site with the help of Japanese-style landscape compositions, which are characterized by an abundance of green plants, gravel-covered areas and small ponds. Such compositions are becoming increasingly popular and are appropriate even in small areas.

In the garden, the project of which we present, you can think about the eternal, sitting on a bench hidden under sakura (small serrated cherry), or simply enjoy the rustle of bamboo leaves (fargesia umbellata). A narrow gravel path from the bench leads to the center of the site, where a flower garden is located on a hill. Sagina awl-shaped grows here, framed by azaleas with bright red flowers. All eyes in this garden are attracted by a bonsai-shaped mountain pine planted next to the bench. Next to it, right in front of the hedge of umbellate fargesia, which protects from prying eyes, hydrangeas are planted, charming in July-August with white inflorescences-caps. The company of hydrangeas is made up of xiphoid irises, growing in the coastal, flooded zone of the reservoir. Blooming flowers anemones of the Japanese hybrid variety Rosenschale announce the arrival of autumn. And two fan-shaped maples with dark purple leaves help create bright colorful spots.

A narrow lawn and shrubs look dull and colorless. To turn the site into a favorite place to relax, you need a clear plan for its arrangement, as well as a lot of new plants.

Small garden in Japanese style

1. Fargesia umbrella(Fargesia murielae) ‘Simba’: bamboo with bright green leaves and stems; a plant up to 2 m high and wide loves partial shade, moist air and does not form root offspring (!); height of seedlings 60-80 cm; 4 copies
2. large-leaved(Hydrangea macrophylla) ‘Lanarth White’: white umbellate inflorescences adorn the shrub almost all summer in July-August; the plant in height and width reaches 1.2 m; 2 copies
3. Cherry serrated(Prunus serrulata) ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’: small tree with picturesque hanging shoots; double flowers bloom in abundance in spring before the leaves appear; a plant up to 5 m high puts up with almost any soil; the height of seedlings varies from 1.5 to 2 m; 1 copy
4. Sagina subulate(Sagina subulata): a moss-like plant forms a dense dense cover, which is strewn with small white star-flowers in June-July; perennial 5 cm high grows well both in sunny areas and in partial shade; 200 copies
5. Japanese anemone(Anemone japonica) hybrid variety ‘Rosenschale’: large pink cupped flowers with a dark edge adorn the plants in September; propagate perennials up to 80 cm high by dividing rhizomes; 10 copies
6. fan maple(Acer palmatum) ‘Dissectum Garnet’: undersized,
but a wide shrub up to 2 m high with dark purple carved leaves; it is best for the plant to allocate soil with good water permeability; seedlings 0.8-1 m high; 2 ind.
7. Azalea ‘Canzonetta’: bright red flowers up to 6 cm in diameter delight gardeners from late May to mid-June; in autumn, the leaves do not fall off, but acquire a bronze-green color; plant 30 cm high; 15 copies
8. mountain pine(Pinus mugo) 'Humpy' bonsai shaped: evergreen compact tree that needs regular pruning; crown diameter 60-80 cm; 1 copy
9. iris xiphoid(Iris ensata) ‘Variegata’: blue flowers bloom in June-July; perennial is also decorative due to variegated whitish-yellow-green leaves; a plant with a height of 30 to 60 cm is perfect for decorating a coastal, fairly humid zone of a reservoir; 7 copies
Colorful flower beds backwards
When it comes to rural gardens, most of us imagine lush flower beds of herbaceous perennials, annual flowers and ornamental shrubs, surrounded by low wooden fences.

In this variant of the design of the plot, plants typical of a rural garden that bloom in summer are used: peony, lupine and poppy. They are planted in two flower beds near the heavily growing flowerbed rose ‘Donauprinzessin’. It pleases with dark pink flowers several times during the summer. Roses and peonies look good together not only in a flower garden, but also in a vase. Among the luxurious star flowers, discreet evergreen boxwoods, shaped in the form of balls, are planted. Against the background of a picket fence painted in light blue, giant plants look spectacular - uiTOK-po3a’Nigra’ with dark purple flowers, stately Chinese miscanthus and several sunflowers that can be grown from seeds on their own.

The flower beds are framed by the Cantabrigian 'Biokovo' geranium, which has a compact shape and retains its green leaves even in winter. Leaves adorn the garden until the snow hides them. Countless small white flowers of Cantabrigian geranium bloom in June-July. A wide lawn path leads to a cozy seating area under a scab-resistant ‘Topaz’ apple tree. The apple tree plays the role of the main tree of the garden.

Making a flower garden in the backyard

1. sunflower annual(Helianthusannuus): self-grown seedlings; 10 copies
2. stem-rose(Alcea rosea) ‘Nigra’: dark purple flowers adorn the biennial in July-August; the plant prefers sunny areas, nutrient-rich soils and is able to propagate by self-sowing; 12 copies
3. Deutsia kalimnetsvetkovy(Deutzia x kalmiiftora): ornamental shrub
with arched hanging shoots; in June, dense clusters of white-pink flowers appear on a plant up to 1.5 m high; 2 copies
4. Apple tree ‘Topaz‘: a medium-sized tree that bears sweet-sour fruits with red-orange stripes in September; the variety is relatively undemanding to growing conditions and is resistant to diseases such as scab; 1 copy
5. Miscanthus sinensis(Miscanthus sinensis) ‘Silberteder’: an ornamental grass with arcuate hanging leaves;
in September, inflorescences of a luxurious silver color appear; plant 2 m high; 4 copies
6. Lupine (Lupinus) ‘Kastellan’: fragrant flowers of a combined white and blue color bloom in June-July; flowers are excellent cut; herbaceous perennial ideal for rustic gardens; pruning after the first flowering promotes the formation of new flowers in late summer; plant 80 cm high; 15 copies

On a note:

In all its glory, lupine appears at the end of June, when numerous, butterfly-like flowers begin to bloom at the bottom of long peduncles. To significantly extend this wonderful period, regularly cut off fading flowers in inflorescences before seeds are formed. Then new shoots will grow in the lupine and inflorescences will form, which will bloom in August. This plant prefers a sunny position and thrives in slightly acid to neutral soil with good water permeability.

7. Geranium cantabrigiana(Geranium xcantabrigiense) ‘Biokovo’: fragrant white flowers appear in June-July; a plant 20 cm high has wintering leaves; 50 copies
8. Flower bed rose ‘Donauprinzessir’: dark pink double flowers are formed several times a season; flowers are well cut; plant up to 90 cm high; 4 copies
9. Boxwood evergreen(Buxus sempervirens): ball-shaped shrub that needs regular pruning; plant 25-30 cm high; 3 copies Yu Mak oriental (Papaver orientale) ‘Lauffeuer’: plants of this variety do not need to be tied up, because the shoots do not fall apart; light red flowers bloom in June and do not fade for a long time; plant 50 cm high; soon after flowering leaves and stems die off;
10 copies
10. Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt': Terry light pink fragrant flowers adorn the herbaceous perennial in June; so that the flower stems do not fall to the ground, substitute supports for them; plant 1 m high; 3 copies