Aesthetically pleasing, practical and contemporary, the Zen mineral garden is very much in vogue, and rightly so.
Indeed, a mineral garden has the advantage of being very aesthetic, as the plants stand out well against the mineral mulch and are thus highlighted. Minerals such as pebbles and sand enhance theZen effect of this type of garden; to reinforce this effect, they can be accompanied by Zen decorative objects (rocks, statues, fountains, Japanese steps, etc.).
To limit the maintenance of a mineral garden, you can either apply a thick layer of gravel (10-15 cm) or place a woven or geotextile/bidim fabric under your mineral mulch, which will greatly reduce the germination of unwanted seeds and the establishment of weeds.
When it comes to plants, climate and soil permitting, choose plants of Asian origin to enhance the Zen effect: acer palmatum, camelia japonica, cloud trees, bamboos…
One of the secrets to having a beautiful mineral zen garden is to keep empty areas free of planting, so-called breathing zones that enhance the other areas.
Last but not least, imagine your exterior with a simulation on our site and make the right choice of plants.
