It may seem curious that viewing a sparse landscape of rock and gravel can be an antidote to the day's chaos. But a Zen garden, a minimalist composition of carefully placed stones, is calming — if you ...

It may seem curious that viewing a sparse landscape of rock and gravel can be an antidote to the day's chaos. But a Zen garden, a minimalist composition of carefully placed stones, is calming - if you ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - 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 ...

In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, finding moments of peace and tranquillity has become more crucial than ever. The concept of Zen gardens, with their minimalist design and calming aesthetics, ...

It may seem curious that viewing a sparse landscape of rock and gravel can be an antidote to the day’s chaos. But a Zen garden, a minimalist composition of carefully placed stones, is calming — if you ...

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 ...

In our fast-paced, hard-edged, pressure-cooker world, it’s important to step back regularly and return to the basics. And there’s nothing more basic than returning to the fundamental elements that ...

There is beauty and tranquillity to be found in Zen gardens. But these enigmatic spaces also express the highest truths of philosophy, write Steve John Powell and Angeles Marin Cabello. For most ...

Sideyards are among the most neglected spaces in the modern residential landscape. Because the bedrooms usually open onto the sideyard with windows or sliders, they don't get the big design ideas used ...