The basics of miniature gardening
The origins of miniature gardening can be traced back to Japan because many people there loved to garden but did not have enough room to have a full size garden. A miniature garden is designed to look very natural and smaller then is actually is. There are three basic principles that one needs to follow in order to grow a miniature garden. You need to have an idea as to the purpose of your garden, you need to know the proper way to make your garden appear larger then it actually is and you need to know the importance of water to your garden. If you are well aware of these basic principles you are well on your way to creating a beautiful miniature garden.
When you are creating a miniature Japanese garden you need to give it a purpose. When you are in the process of creating your garden it is incredibly important that you are positive about the type of statement that your garden is going to make. The overall purpose of a miniature Japanese garden is not to create a beautiful garden but to create a simple garden that coveys a story. Rocks and gravel are used as symbols to tell the gardeners story. Another essential detail to creating a miniature garden is to make the garden appear to be larger then it actually is.
When you are creating a miniature garden you need to make the garden appear to be larger then is really is. One example you can utilize is if a plant is normally large you can purchase the smallest of that particular plant and position it at the back part of your garden. You could also position rocks in your garden to appear as if they are a gently sloping mountain. Miniature gardens are generally created around one focal point. If you have studied Japanese miniature gardens at all you will know that they are not overcrowded. They are simple and uncluttered. Now you are prepared to deal with the water.
Water is a big part of creating a Japanese garden and your garden is really not finished without it. In Japanese culture water represents the passing of time. If you think about is water really begins the story that you want your garden to convey.
A miniature garden can create a small bit of serenity even if you do not have a lot of room to work with in your backyard. This is only a small introduction to the art of Japanese miniature gardening. Reading some books or looking up more information about these unique gardens will have you creating a beautiful story in no time at all.
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