What is the Japanese water garden?
The Japanese water garden is considered a great work of art to be created and brought up by meditative improvement. The Japanese gardens were developed and handed over from the Master or Sensei to the Apprentice. Ancient, cultivated Japanese landscape reflected Japanese culture and philosophy: harmony with nature, calm, serious meditation and discipline. The Japanese water garden is a smaller, poignant feature incorporated into a larger typical Japanese garden and includes water; ornaments such as bridge, reflective stones or lanterna; pavilion or pagoda; and native plants.
The ancient Japanese secret book of gardens or Sakutei-Ki , which written in the 11th century, is the oldest known book of horticulture in the world. In it, the author sets strict rules and suitable replacements for a highly symbolic Japanese garden. For example, the book dictates the type, size and stones to simulate or create Waterfalls and says that "nine trees of the willow can replace the river" where no water is present. When in western cultures duringThe end of the 19th century became popularized by Japanese gardens, the rules were further focused on various climate and western taste of horticulture in the garden.
Water, whether real or symbolic, is of course a key part and the final focus of the Japanese water garden. Japanese water gardens try to adapt to the natural course of the existing water supply or provide a natural flow if simulated water is required. Ponds and currents flow gently, not in geometric lines. Natural waterfalls or fine rivulets are preferred before artificial fountains. Where no water is available, its presence may indicate the finely curved paths of sand or rounded pebbles.
Continuation of harmony with nature is the flora of the Japanese water garden native of climate suitable for watery environments. In the Japanese water gardens, flowers are sparsely grown. Serves as mere compliments of fresh greeneryand bubbling water.
natural ornaments decorate the garden, but never surpasses the garden. The central point of the Japanese water garden is water and ornaments such as reflective stones, bridge and lantern to increase the importance of water. The Pagoda or Pavilion brings the visitor to persist in silent meditation, perhaps during a formal tea ceremony. All elements in the Japanese water garden direct the gardener and visitor to enjoy the peace of nature.