by Diana
How can I make my yard look like a Japanese garden?
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Would like to get rid of most of the grass. Thanks!
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Large stepping stones with gravel as a fill in.
Mounding plants low to the ground.
Outdoor decor items that have a Japanese feel like toros, bird bath, granite basin, and a meditation bench.
Water feature.
Zen garden area.
Japanese maple, hostas, begonias, bamboo, flowering cherry tree, holly are a few plants.
Be careful with bamboo. It can take over the area quickly.
Maybe you could get some ideas from these photos.
https://www.decoist.com/2013-03-01/28-japanese-garden-design-ideas-to-style-up-your-backyard/
River rocks lots of them a fountain get a pagoda
mondo grass (smaller & more delicate than lawn grass) Does not need to be mowed (picture 1). Papyrus clumps for drama, (pictures 2 & 3), An Oriental statue or two, they're inexpensive & add a lot. nandina (delicate like bamboo) will not take over the yard to left & in pots in front of my teahouse. Teahouse was a major purchase (kit shipped from Calif, son put it together for me). Ceramic stools I got from Pier One mostly. less than $100 each