You’re wondering how to design your Zen garden and don’t know where to start.
Among themed gardens, the Zen Garden is one of those that requires the most thought beforehand.
In fact, you need to find the right balance of plant and mineral elements, since one can’t exist without the other.
On the mineral side: you should use mineral mulches accompanied by a few rocks (in odd numbers) to give structure to the space.
Plants: start with evergreens in the background to set the scene (e.g. bamboo), and in the main room, consider a cloud conifer, which will immediately give a Zen feel. In the foreground, place a few flowering bushes such as Japanese azaleas or Japanese maples in flamboyant autumn colors. Finally, ground-covering plants to complete the ambience.
To finalize your Zen garden design, it’s essential to include one or more decorative objects that will add the finishing touch to your atmosphere: lanterns and fountains made from natural materials, as plastic has no place in your Zen garden.
Finally, to make sure you’re on the right track with your garden design, we recommend you run a simulation with our online software:
