by bill barber Korean Gardens The Korean garden is more than just a scenic location. For Koreans of old, it was amicrocosm of the universe, an architectural embodiment of the Korean world view. Man’s influencing touch is kept to a minimum—rocks, streams, ponds, and trees are left as close to their natural state as possible; artificial additions, meanwhile, serve to highlight or complement nature, not dominate it. By tying together

by brewbooks Rock Gardens And Rock Garden Plants. Part 3 This is the last in my mini series about rock gardens and the plants that you can use to bring them to life and make you the envy of your neighbours. So please read on and enjoy , I hope that I have managed to give at least some of you a little bit of inspiration to have a go

by architraz Visit the Fabulous Gardens of the Loire Valley The Loire Valley is known as the Garden of France and its fertile land is watered by the mighty Loire River as well as the Eure, the Loiret and the Cher rivers. This region famous for its chateaux also has a selection of beautiful gardens. The gardening enthusiasm in the region perhaps began when kings and nobles ordered impressive gardens

by TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) Explore Singapore’s Garden Wonders at the Famed Chinese and Japanese Gardens Tucked away within the breathtaking landscapes of Jurong Lake lies Singapore’s most prized horticultural possessions. Simply dubbed the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, this touristic haven next to Jurong Bird Park near Yuan Ching Road is a popular attraction frequented by locals and foreign nature lovers who continue to be captivated by the beauty of these

by DaveHogue Top Gardens of Canada Winter will soon be over and once again we will witness how Canada blooms in to spring. And what’s the best way to celebrate spring than visiting Canada’s colorful gardens. Watch in awe as beautiful colored flora’s brings life to Canada, welcoming spring and saying goodbye to winter. It’s a perfect must visit destination for spring! Celebrate spring with the best gardens of Canada,

by Eric Hamiter Ideas For Great Rock Gardens Rock Gardens are a great way to spice up the average garden of flowers and plants. Rock shapes come in so many various forms from rough and sharp to smooth and round, giving you a wide variety of moods to create. That’s what rocks do; they help establish a mood for your garden scene. Unlike what many garden “experts” will say, rocks

by Arnoldo Riker Famous Gardens of Japan Japan is a land of scenic beauty. Japanese love beauty and love to beautify things around them. Japanese Gardens are famous throughout Japan for their spectacular designs which further enhance the beauty of nature. Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa is one of the top three gardens in Japan. The beautiful gardens were once a part of the Kanazawa Castle built by the then rulers

by codekoala Things to Do In Victoria B.C Canada: Butchart Gardens Everybody that goes to Vancouver to visit ends up going to Victoria on Vancouver Island. It is a great place to go with lots of history. And the best thing to see and do in Victoria is Butchart Gardens. If you like flowers, you will love this place. It is simply amazing. It is the best flower garden I

by Ciepher Beautiful Japanese Gardens There are three traditional Japanese gardens: Tsukiyama Gardens means the creation of artificial hills. This type of garden includes ponds, custom waterfalls, hills, stones, trees, flowers and bridges. The garden is inspired by natural sceneries commonly seen in Japan’s rich landscapes. Karesansui Gardens are formed using stones, gravel, sand, and sometimes moss to form mountains and islands. The major influence in this style is Zen