For thousands of years the Chinese have used gardens to enhance the serenity of religious temples. These gardens are designed and constructed according to principles which describe how to achieve spiritual harmony in a material world. The last century has seen them widely adopted in the West.

Oriental gardens can be Chinese, Korean or Japanese in style, and are easily made a part of any residential landscape. They range from elegant and minimalist to ones which incorporate diverse elements such as stone (boulders, granite lanterns), water (koi ponds, streambeds and falls), textures (sand, reeds, bamboo) and light (night accent lighting).

All elements introduced into an Oriental garden carry symbolic meaning. Consequently the type of plant material used as well as placement is critically important. A well-crafted oriental garden illuminated in the dusky glow of early evening will make your landscape a special refuge.

If a Chinese or Japanese garden appeals to you, please contact us for a consultation.