Marc (Calvados), our winner of this week’s prize draw, was looking for a Japanese garden design idea for his future pond area.

After selecting a maintenance-free mulch (slate on geotextile), our landscaper chose a free-form pond and a few stones to set the scene.

Finally, only 4 plants have been integrated, including a magnificent cloud tree that sets the Japanese scene in this corner of the garden.

A staircase access aisle, punctuated by a Japanese lantern, completes the project.

japanese garden design idea with a pond If you’d like to try your hand at creating your own free Japanese corner, try our e-garden designer.

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