Zen Garden for Beginners: A Guide to Cultivating a Peaceful Space of Any Size (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781638786498)

Create an outdoor haven of peace and tranquility with this beloved Japanese tradition

Whether it's on a small balcony or in your backyard, a Zen garden can beautify your outdoor space and be a deeply meditative practice. Even if you have no experience with Zen or Zen gardening, this book will teach you everything you need to plan, build, maintain, and enjoy a garden of your own. There's no need for special equipment-Zen gardens are created with natural elements like gravel, rocks, stones, and greenery, making them perfect for the beginner and the minimalist alike.

• A holistic approach to Zen-Get an introduction to the background, philosophy, and aesthetic principles of Zen gardening, and find peaceful meditative practices to do in your own space.
• Zen gardening for everyone-Explore a variety of garden designs, both traditional and contemporary, that accommodate a multitude of budgets, space constraints, and garden sizes.
• Instructional illustrations-Discover insightful diagrams that show you how to execute different Zen gardening designs.

Retreat to your own tranquil Japanese rock garden with The Zen Garden for Beginners.