By Christopher W Smith
Japanese gardens are beautiful spaces that you can retreat to and enjoy a few moments of quiet reflection. Natural elements adorn these gardens. Water, rocks, and live plants all enhance the tranquil atmosphere. Paths of wood or stone take you on your journey through the garden. Japanese garden accents are spaced throughout the area to add a personal touch of the owner.
Many Japanese garden accents are functional as well as beautiful. Stones are used to line paths or as stepping stones. Wood is used for paths and bridges as well. Rocks can be used to build walls, line ponds and create waterfalls. Lights give a romantic feel as well as assisting with night vision. Some other accents aren’t as functional but still supply part of the overall mood.
Some accents double as being both decorative and functional. For instance, garden lights that appear to be stones by day and are illuminated stones by night. Hose lights are another fun way to add light to your garden. These halogen lamps are inside the hose pipe and add sparkle (and for some, color) to the water as it sprays from the hose.
Statues of Buddha are commonly found in Japanese gardens. Statues of dragons, frogs, and other animals are also available. Some are light hearted, playful statues like frog characters posing in human clothing and sitting in human positions. Others are more realistic depictions of animals. There are mythological creatures depicted on some statues as well including dragons and serpents. These do not add color but they do add character to your garden.
Bamboo is another common addition. From accent edging to water spouts and bamboo furniture, this lucky plant has found its home in Japanese gardens. Fences, screens and other bamboo items are available in many different styles.
Bridges are another way to accent your garden. Small streams flow under some of these bridges, others are completely decorative. Bridges can be made of granite or other materials. These symbolize times in our lives that we have to overcome.
Plants of all sorts can be used to accent your garden as well. Bonsai trees are the most common plant to add to a Japanese garden. The bonsai styling of your plants and trees can be quite relaxing in itself. Other additions include phyllostachys, viburnun, and nandina.
Water features are the biggest accent in a Japanese garden. From ponds to waterfalls to streams water plays an integral part in tying the whole Japanese garden theme together.
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