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Cold hardy Japanese maples are great trees to invite into your garden. However, if you live in zone 4, you'll have to take special precautions or consider container planting. If you are considering gr
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25 free vintage botanical prints from the Yokohama Nursery catalogues showcasing the beauty of Japanese flora and horticultural artistry.
Japan, known for its technological advancements and impeccable cleanliness, has taken city planning to a whole new level. In the city of Shimabara, located on
Create a tranquil space with a Japanese inspired garden, using these key plants.
These Japanese garden designs are relaxing and serene. Try our Japanese garden ideas for a peaceful ambiance in your backyard.
Have you noticed the graphic design makeover of Martha Stewart? I really like the new modern fonts and clean styling. I’m also kind of liking the series of stories that share some great practical styling tips for gardens. This month (the issue is on stands today) we learn about capturing the essence of Japanese style […]
The origins of How To Build a Rockery trace back to traditional Japanese gardens. Learn about planning, planting and top tips in our guide.
Discover innovative Japanese garden ideas for small spaces to transform your compact yard into a serene oasis of tranquility and beauty.
Ever since moving to Portland several years ago, the Portland Japanese Garden has been one of my favorite places in the city. When I lived downtown, I was a member of the garden, and used to walk up to visit quite a lot. When the Autumn color was at its peak, I'd often take a week off work and go up every morning, hoping to get some good photos. I had originally planned on visiting this weekend to take some new photos for a post, since today (11/12) is their Free Admission day. Unfortunately, my camera stopped working this weekend...so I was unable to actually take any photos. Even though my camera is in the shop (and can hopefully be fixed for less than the cost of a new camera), I still wanted to post on the garden...so this post actually contains photos taken over the past few years. This gate leading to a short path which winds up through Forest Park to the actual entrance of the Garden. Once inside the walled garden, you can go in several different directions, but I almost always veer to the right, heading down to the lake which is spanned at is far end by the Moon Bridge. During fall, the color can be almost overwhelming...it's hard to take it all in...but don't forget to stop on occasion to admire the details. Koi swim languidly in most of the larger ponds. The Moon Bridge beckons you to cross to the other side. Or you can stroll through an allee of arching Maple branches. Since it's autumn...you can almost always count on jewels of moisture on the leaves. The atmosphere in the Japanese Garden is one of serenity. In spite of the amazing hardscape details, the plants are always the focus for me. Crossing over the Moon Bridge, this is the view to your right...the numerous evergreens are especially useful as a foil to the blazing hues of changing leaves. Amazingly, the grounds crew clears off many of the leaves several times a week...but if you get there early enough (or on the right day) you can see the leaves that have fallen, carpeting every surface. If you come on a day when the leaves have been cleared, however, you do get a better view of the Koi. Koi or no Koi, Maples are the stars of this garden. I love this part of the garden...the pond is almost always full of Koi...and the waterfall seems almost to have sprung from the side of the mountain. Sometimes it almost seems as if the Garden has been dressed like a set...as fallen leaves are strewn across the paths. Don't forget to look up, though...or you'll miss the other part of the show. If you have any choice, try to go on an overcast day...the soft light filters through the canopy, becoming soft and diffuse. This soft, even lighting makes colors seem almost unreal in their vibrancy...and glare is reduced...give scenes a hyper-clarity. Times moves differently here...and you can't help but notice the artistry of nature. Nor can you overlook the skill of the craftsmen who created this garden. Sometimes the leaves seem to fall into an unreal pattern...perfectly framing the views. Some of the garden's greatest assets are the large conifers surrounding it, creating a feeling of seclusion...it's like you've stumbled upon a secret clearing in a vast, ancient wood. The garden is largely about contrast...the dark of the wood versus the light of sunlit foliage. Hard, immobile stone and rock versus the soft caress of deciduous foliage. No matter where you are in the garden, there is always a path enticing you further. Around every corner, there are surprising vignettes of simple beauty. So, visit now, if you can, because today it's FREE, and because if you don't, the trees will go from looking like this... to looking like this :-)
While there are varieties of Japanese maples for zone 5, and even some that are hardy in zone 4, many other varieties are only hardy to zone 6. Click the following article to learn more about growing
These Japanese maples offer elegant forms and colorful foliage. Use this guide to find the best Japanese maple tree for your yard.
It's been almost two months since I'm working in Real Japanese Gardens. Few times per week we spend in the construction sites doing maintenance and planting. In this article I would like to tell you more about the most common plants we are working with. They are easy to care and can grow well outdoor. In Japan
Find Lorbergii Caragana (Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii') in Edmonton St Albert Sherwood Park Stony Plain Alberta AB at Millcreek Nursery Ltd (Siberian Peashrub, Caragana)
This is an attractive deciduous green based grass, with blood red tips. The red colour increases between summer and autumn. Perfect in a pot, accent or mass ...
Si eres un ávido jardinero o simplemente eres un amante de los espacios al aire libre, ¡sin duda eres un fanático de los espacios cubiertos de musgo! El musgo agrega un toque de magia e intriga a cualquier jardín, ¡y hace que se vea mucho más exuberante! Súper fácil de propagar, el musgo es en realidad una planta increíble para tener en tu jardín porque no tiene plagas conocidas y también se mantiene verde durante todo el invierno. Si estás buscando aprender cómo cultivar tu propio musgo, ¡has venido al lugar correcto! ¡Con solo unos pocos ingredientes (solo 2 realmente)
The Thyme Lawns, which are located at the far end of the moat just outside the Herb Garden, are one of the historically defining and much loved features of Sissinghurst. Unfortunately, it has to be…
Our latest arrival from Oregon is here, and we have beautiful Japanese Maples and Cedars ready to spruce up your garden!
Renowned for its vibrant green winter stems and charming yellow spring flowers, Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' is a deciduous shrub of exceptional beauty.
Japanese Anemone, A. hupehensis: "Daughter of the Wind" There's a nondescript, partially shaded corner of my garden that is frankly rather dull until final
Learn how to make a hanging moss ball planter, called Kokedama, to display your favorite houseplant in a floating green ball!
Hey it's May, and now is the time to get yourself outside and get some plants in the ground to acclimate to moderate temperatures and take advantage of more abundant spring rains. Although moderate is quickly giving way to hot, hot heat in NC, we have already seen (and felt) 90--ugh. Whether you are adding to
In her south London garden, the writer Daisy Garnett has created a lush and leafy haven full of charm and personal touches – and developed a life-changing love of gardening in the process.
Whether you live in a dry climate or just want drought-tolerant plants you won't have to water too often, these low-water plants will save money and the planet. Even better: they'll pump up your home's curb appeal, too.
Planting fall bulbs is an easy way to bring your winter-weary garden to life. If you’re wondering which bulbs to plant in fall, look no further!
Kokedama: a plant's roots are encased in a ball of soil, which is covered with a layer of moss, forming a sphere. DIY kokedama.
An in-depth guide to decandling black and red pine bonsai with how-to steps that provide all the information you'll need to get started.
Scleranthus biflorus, a great native ground cover from Wallis Creek Watergarden
In growing Japanese maple trees in containers, I'd always wanted one of these trees. I live in an apartment, so I kept it in a container.
"Flora" 5x7" blue cyanotype handmade original art on Japanese paper mounted on 3/4" wood panel with warm tones and a thin leather strap with patina bronze nails for hanging This series is sure to inspire gardeners and those who love the outdoors and the natural world. The prints have an air of mystery and when viewed closely, one can see the water drops and incredible ‘x-ray’ detail of the original flora and fauna in a variety of rich blues. The genuine leather strap and patina’d brass tacks elevate the humble cyanotype and give it interest and natural warmth for your walls. Cyanotypes are an old form of photography using the sun and water to expose the print. This series was made from objects from my West Coast garden or collected/inspired from walks by the river. The object is placed on the vintage book paper coated with photo-sensitive materials and left outside for the sun to bring the image to life. It is then immersed in water ands the image emerges leaving a perfect blue and white imprint of the original object. It is a fascinating process, and I thought it fitting to use vintage book pages (they speak volumes!) with the historical photography process. The Prussian blue print becomes brilliant when lightly trimmed with an organic gold application. The Cyanotype is mounted on a cradled wood panel and is coated with a beeswax paste to protect the image with a matte finish so there's no need for framing or glass, which keeps the art looking and feeling natural.
In many ways an attractive vine, but a very invasive one, and all the harder to get rid of because it is covered with sticky prickles. It can cover a huge area quickly, and seems to be found more a…
Japanese beetles hitched a ride on iris bulbs in the early 1900s from Japan. In their native country they have natural predators that keep the population under control, but in the United States and Canada their population is controlled only by gardeners.
We list the best trees to grow in pots.
Hung by itself, a simple flower can create an amazing statement; while a garden filled with magically floating plants that are never before seen in the air, creates an otherworldly quality that wou…
Find Concorde Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde') in Naperville Aurora Batavia Oswego Chicago Wheaton Illinois IL at The Growing Place
Inspirational ideas to enhance your landscape. Source
