A stone lantern sits on a rock near water in a Japanese garden - Chris Willemsen/Getty Images Japanese gardens ... a bit of audio privacy for your backyard retreat. Avoid complicated structures ...

Japanese gardens are considered among the most beautiful ... drown out city noise and create a bit of audio privacy for your backyard retreat. Avoid complicated structures or too many colorful ...

When designing and building your Japanese garden, plan for lots of space between elements. The Japanese sensibility is rooted ...