There is a lot to learn from the long, venerable tradition of gardening in Japan, a point made in last week’s Real Dirt, which focused on the history and meaning of Japanese gardens. Indeed ...
Borrow” scenery. Often the view of a surrounding hillside or natural feature will be incorporated into a Japanese garden, essentially expanding the “garden” beyond its own boundaries.
Why not apply this idea by using the architecture of your own home (windows, French doors) to frame a composition in the garden outside? “Borrow” scenery. Often the view of a surrounding hillside or ...