Japanese rock gardens, appeal to people who like carefully controlled settings of raked sand or rocks and precisely clipped shrubs. If you’re more likely to find serenity in the natural look of a woodland setting and find peace when surrounded by wildflowers and soft-textured plants, you should think about a more traditional or natural garden

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Raked sand or gravel with precisely placed rocks are the main parts of a zen garden. Sand raked into wave waterpattern represents the sea. Place rocks on top of the sand to make a soothing pattern.