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