Every time I see more zen style gardens and I think there are plenty of reasons to understand why these designs are in fashion. In some way they seek to counteract the daily urgencies and the fast-paced lifestyle that is lived in the big cities.
Following Eastern philosophy, it was transparent They seek to create an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation from the presence of certain elements that interact with nature.
what you need to know
Design a Zen garden it is not something complicated, at least if we choose a simple design. Just look in magazines or search for images on the web to find many ideas. The most important thing is to know that these spaces should not be missing certain basic elements such as stone, wood, sand and gravel. Water is also central because it represents the source of life and that is why it is a constant to find fountains, streams or ponds in these gardens.
Each of these elements will be present in a particular way. Although there are no strict rules regarding design, there are with respect to the elements, which must always follow the rule of multiple of 3. What is it about? From a rule that states that elements must always be incorporated in odd quantities. If it is gravel, there can be three different groups, for example, if we talk about rocks, 11, 13, 15 or 21 can be added but never 22 or 12. The odd elements in turn work in harmony, forming a unit. For example, different groups of rocks forming a design.
In addition to the elements, in Zen gardens, paths and sectoring are essential. There are differentiated areas that are established from the presence or absence of these elements. It is possible to play with the design by creating paths and paths, decks and furniture areas. You can also play with the fixture and add candles and other details that add and are significant to the overall design.
The place
To have a zen garden is important choose a terrain that is straight. It can occupy the entire airspace or just one sector. Once the place has been chosen, a mesh will have to be placed and fastened with nails to prevent the roots from growing spontaneously and altering the design. It is also important to choose a place where there are not many trees to avoid that the falling leaves litter the Zen garden.
Regular care is very important in these gardens because for the design to shine, the place must be clean and neat. Regarding the selection of plants, in another post I deal with all the relevant information.
