This article throws light upon the six important terms used in landscape gardening. The terms are: 1. Axis 2. The Symmetrical Plan 3. Dynamic Symmetry 4. Asymmetrical Plan 5. Circulation in Landscaping 6. Vista. Term # 1. Axis: It is an imaginary line which divides garden into two parts. This also connects two or more points. It is presented in [...]
This article throws light upon the top three types of Japanese gardens. The types are: 1. Hill gardens 2. Tea Gardens 3. Flat Gardens. Type # 1. Hill Gardens: In Japanese language they are called as Tsukiyama Sansui which means hill and water because main features of such gardens are hills, streams and ponds along with other features. There are [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the history of Japanese gardens. These gardens have passed through different developmental phases under the influence of religion, culture and likings of rulers of different era. Simple temple gardens of ancient period gradually paved the way for the development of artistic gardens of their unique style. Main historical periods can be summarised [...]