. . . . . JAPANESE GARDENS
The structural components – the pagoda and bridge–were hand built by Gerry in true Japanese garden tradition: all natural. For night lighting, handmade lanterns could be positioned to light a pathway, and symbolically, light the way to understanding our universe. “You could spend a lifetime putting together a perfect Japanese garden,” Gerry says, “but for my company, we still need to do outdoor renovations, put in paving stones and sidewalks, do pruning and hedge trimming, and the regular maintenance that all summer projects require.” Want to create a Japanese garden that’s a miniature of our world? Costs depend on the intricacies of the plan, plants chosen, size and other details. But it boils down to what you want to spend and who you want to do it. Peaceful gardening to all. Tom Kennedy
JAPANESE GARDENS Components/Benefits: Step 1: Planning – what do you want? i.e. a place of refuge and harmony amid a busy urban setting? There are no formulas so no two gardens are the same. DIY or hire someone? Do some homework. Step 2: A dedication to using all things “natural” including selecting and pruning local plants, evergreens and shrubs and hand-making features from natural products like rocks and wood. Step 3: A dedication to make features flow from one to another with a nod to incorporating the four elements of earth, water, wind, and sky. Foliage, not flower oriented. Find focal points that easily move the eye around. Step 4: A plan that can give you enjoyment of the gardens in four seasons with proper layout and placement, perspective, and is low maintenance, except for regular bi-annual pruning.