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

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 ...

Japanese gardens ... lovely in a traditional Zen garden, but your water elements need not be elaborate. A stone birdbath or a metal goblet that can catch rainwater will suffice, and both are ...

Hannah Wallace If you need an escape from urban landscapes, seek out Zen-like tranquility at the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight ...

There’re lots of ideas for a rockery, the most popular of which are alpine rockeries with chamomiles, Muscari Armeiacum, and Campanula Pusilla Alba. Similar to the rock creek garden, if your backyard ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Japanese Garden is protecting its trees with the art of “yukizuri” which hasn’t been seen in the garden since the 1980s. Winter weather isn’t ...

Choosing one single town for a perfect weekend in Hawaii is almost impossible. No matter the island, there are incredible ...

This scenic road trip takes you through seven enchanting desert gardens showcasing the unique flora and serene charm of the ...

For this, I turn to indoor garden systems. They have low-maintenance requirements and don't take up too much living or counter space. Plus, if you've ever had to tend to larger outdoor gardens you ...