| Garden No. 1: The Japanese garden. | | | | added and you can even build fountains and |
| Creating a Japanese garden is an interesting project | | | | waterfalls for extra effect. |
| because the Japanese garden design depends on | | | | Garden No. 3: The English garden. |
| symbolism as much as it depends on plant elements. | | | | What is called an "English garden" refers to a style of |
| What is most important for a Japanese garden | | | | "informal landscape gardening" that was popular, as |
| design is a prevailing notion of simplicity. There are a | | | | the name reflects, in England over the last couple of |
| number of elements that make up a Japanese | | | | centuries. There's a lot of information available on the |
| garden. These gardens often include water, a lantern, | | | | Internet to tell you what goes into an English garden. |
| an island and a bridge. | | | | Some of the most popular items include a water |
| A successful Japanese garden will inspire peace and | | | | feature and a sundial. |
| contemplation. To enhance the atmosphere you may | | | | Whatever style of garden you wish to create please |
| like to add a special place for you to sit, and | | | | note: plan first. Things that are important to know |
| contemplate. | | | | before you start digging and planting include knowing |
| Garden No. 2: The water garden. | | | | what types of plants suit your climate. When your |
| Water gardens or aquatic gardens are especially | | | | plants will flower is also important to know so that |
| popular because water has always been associated | | | | you don't end up with a dull winter full of dormant |
| with serenity and peace. Water features in your | | | | plants. Water supply is probably the most important |
| garden can create a truly atmospheric place. | | | | things to think about before your start. Speak to an |
| Water features are normally made up of three | | | | expert about how to build a suitable irrigation system |
| features: a pool, aquatic plants (submerged, like the | | | | that will keep your plants well fed and keep your |
| water lily or floating, like the water hyacinth) and fish. | | | | workload to a minimum. |
| Other decorative pieces, such as rocks, can be | | | | |