Plants in the Japanese Garden（日本庭園 植物）
An introduction to common plants used in Japanese gardens and cityscapes Plants play a vital role in shaping the mood, structure, and seasonality of Japanese gardens. In these first volumes, we highlight some of the most common plants seen in gardens throughout Japan. Some of these plants appear frequently in what we call traditional Japanese […]
Moss in the Japanese Garden（苔）
A guide to moss and its role in traditional and modern Japanese gardens Moss is one of the most distinctive plants in Japanese gardens. It adds a soft, natural texture and appears on stone lanterns, trees, and garden paths. In the right conditions, it will even cover entire surfaces, creating a carpet-like effect that defines […]