When Paul Jackson’s son graduated from high school, he received an unconventional but welcome gift: six yards of pea gravel. “He wanted a Zen rock garden,” Jackson said. “He pointed out the place in ...

I didn't set out to create a Zen garden. I just wanted to make the view better. The area in question was wracked by tree roots that I knew would not be compatible with traditional plantings. I thought ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With spring finally here it can be a good time for outdoor activities. Gardening is a popular hobby, particularly in warmer weather. One can garden in their backyard, but if ...

Ever since the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens reopened in June 2020 after the pandemic forced it to close for a few months, the garden’s curator Heather Grzybek said the number of visitors it ...

Embracing the tranquility of a Zen garden during the cold seasons can transform your outdoor space into a serene sanctuary, even when nature takes a seasonal pause. Minimalist Zen garden designs focus ...