Japanese Garden Design in the Australian Context

Japanese Garden PhilosophyJapanese garden design is not primarily about copying Japan's specific plants and structures — it is about applying a set of deep aesthetic and philosophical principles that can be expressed using the plants and materials of any landscape. The core principles: Simplicity (use fewer elements with greater care and intention); Naturalness (plants should appear to grow naturally, not forced); Asymmetry (balance without symmetry — the dynamic equilibrium of nature); Inco…