Japanese Garden & Zen Backyard Ideas
A Japanese garden is about calm and restraint: raked gravel, moss, stepping stones, a single feature maple and a stone lantern. These Zen backyard ideas suit small and large yards alike.
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Rough budget
A makeover in this style typically runs $10k–30k installed, depending on your yard size and materials. Visualising it first helps you brief a landscaper accurately.
FAQ
What are the key elements of a Zen garden?
Raked gravel, stepping stones, moss, a feature tree (often a Japanese maple), and a stone lantern — arranged with lots of negative space.