Here's how you can recreate the Japanese style in your small yard - from an array of beautiful plant suggestions to tips on cloud pruning, gravel gardens and more. 1. Recreate water with a rock ...

Bamboo trees stand tall in this Japanese garden ... you a feeling of a regional park in your backyard.” Water elements are a common feature in Japanese gardens. Photo by Kevin Legnon.

If your backyard is small, look beyond it. If there is space to be found on the side of the house, take advantage by expanding your garden area, adding a walkway and building a front privacy fence ...

I don't want to leave here but am too energized to stay, so I rise and follow a stone path around a heart-shaped koi pond and across the small ... "Every Japanese temple garden has these three ...

a herb garden lends functionality to your yard space, ensuring that you make the most of every square inch. It’s a common misconception that you can’t plant trees in a small yard. You ...

Besides, these trees are also great for attracting birds and pollinating insects to your garden ... or simply make your small yard feel like more of a sanctuary. Japanese maple trees are a ...

But you do need to show your garden love and attention, even if it’s on the smaller size. In fact, a spring refresh that gets the yard ready for summer is especially important for small gardens ...