The benefits of the Zen garden

Born in China, Zen garden was originally a place of worship for Buddhists monks who gathered in outdoor spaces stripped in accordance with their spiritual approach.

For a successful composition, keep in mind the idea of ​​serene contemplation.

Thereafter, the Japanese have developed their own outdoor spaces meditative gardens, zen style influencing today, according to a minimalist approach and a bare land, where the repetition of species and varieties are preferred over diversity .

Choose small white flowering trees, lucky color of the Japanese, as magnolia and crabapple trees, which will create an unforgettable fragrance. The white azaleas are also welcome, as the dwarf pines, ferns, grasses and hostas.

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The lawn is generally absent from the Zen garden. It is preferred ground cover, such as thyme, white violets and periwinkles, which extend around the stones. To furnish it, we think of wood and bamboo. It manufactures screens or delicate Bowers Eastern inspiration, without forgetting the stone lanterns and pots of Japanese style.

Mainly made of stone, gravel and repeated here and there plants, the Zen garden requires little maintenance and is admirably suited to the development of small spaces. Another point must: water, of course, must be discreet. A rock in the center widened slightly will do nicely - the secret to success is moderation.

Now close your eyes and visualize a wooden bridge over a brook and a white pebble bed creeping thyme: space breathes and soothes! (HC)