Creating a plan - this is what characterizes a Zen garden
The Zen garden is a special form of Japanese Garden. Colorful flowers and water are consistently avoided in the design plan. Therefore, create a plan sketch that is limited to the following elements:
- Light gravel beds and a few stones / boulders in odd numbers
- Sandy areas that simulate bodies of water
- Moss is the only green plant allowed
- Trees, exclusively in the form of bonsai
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With the help of a scale plan, you can determine the required amount of gravel and sand. The ratio in which you design the partial areas is up to your personal creativity. By integrating moss-planted hills into the planning, you can loosen up the appearance without leaving the concept.
Create gravel and sand areas with authentic planting - this is how it works
Mark out the areas precisely according to your plan sketch. Where gravel and sand areas arise, dig the soil 20 to 25 cm deep. Line the pits with weed sheeting. Fill in gravel and sand high enough that you can rake the area later without damaging the film. As a rule, only the gravel beds are planted with one to three bonsai trees. How to do it right:
- Initially set up each bonsai at the intended location at a large planting distance
- Take several steps back and let the placement sink in
- At the final location, clear the gravel aside, cut open the foil in a cross shape
- Plant the potted root ball, water it and close the pit again with gravel
Finally, place boulders in the Zen garden without creating a geometric pattern. With Asian accessories, such as stone lanterns or Buddha sculptures, you can round off the design adequately. Then use the rake to create lines in the gravel and sand that symbolize the flow of water. It is important to note an even, curved guide that shows no beginning and no end.
Make green hills yourself in proper style - this is how it works with moss
If your Zen garden extends over partially shaded to shady locations, moss-covered hills are presented here in a tasteful and concept-compliant way. For this purpose, pour bog bed or Rhododendron soil up to the desired height. In the nearby forest, collect fresh pieces of moss, place them in the ground and then sprinkle the area with a fine shower. A dense carpet of moss forms within a short time.
Tips
The ingenious concept of the Zen garden is the ideal option to have a small front yard on townhouse to make it unique. The instructions described here to do it yourself can be transferred to any area size. By assembling the various components individually, you stand out impressively from the uniform appearance of a row house settlement.
