A Zen outdoor garden is very special. It is mineral and minimalist at the same time. Many people are now fans and want to make a Zen garden at home. This style accompanies a designer style home to perfection. Here are some tips for creating your Zen outdoor garden.
We must not confuse Japanese garden and Zen garden. The first is more vegetated and has a body of water. The second is inspired by the tradition with the same name. It is small in size and helps in relaxation. You can find Buddha statues like the ones presented here in some gardens.
It is not a garden for walking but for contemplation. We just observe the Zen garden through a bay window, on a bench, but we do not cross it.
In general, it is rectangular in shape. This kind of garden is made up of rocks arranged according to a precise symbolism.
This garden serves to lead to meditation, inner peace and reflection. We must therefore be able to contemplate it serenely. This is why you need to choose your location wisely.
For its implementation, you must start by cleaning the place where you will put the garden. For this we remove the weeds as well as the plants in place. Then, the ground is flattened over the entire chosen area with a roller. Afterwards, we can beautify your garden in various ways.
Then, we install a geotextile felt on the ground. Leave about 20 centimeters overhang on each side. It will prevent the growth of weeds. It is also necessary to delimit the space dedicated to the garden with exotic wood joists. Otherwise, you can opt for large pebbles, or slates planted vertically, etc. These elements are used to hold the geotextile in place.
Stones must be placed by installing them horizontally and vertically. This is to accentuate the natural effect. If you want to add a vegetal touch, plant a fern, a bamboo or a Japanese maple in the center of the Zen garden. Putting the plant in a glazed pot is recommended to avoid piercing the geotextile.
Then a thick layer of white gravel or medium sand is poured over the area. Using a rake, place yourself at an angle and rake the ground towards you so as not to mark it with your footsteps. Waves are shaped around rocks. We can also make straight lines everywhere else to create movement.
For a total minimalist garden, you can play on the thicknesses and draw small hills. You don't need stones or plants for this type of garden.
Finally, maintaining a garden is the most complicated phase. Dead leaves or wet leaves should be cleaned up as soon as possible. A weekly rake must also be carried out. We start from the center and rake by pulling the rake towards you.
