What is a Zen garden?
When it comes to designing a garden- you get to be the creative visionary. By utilizing different design elements, you can create spaces that all serve a different function. A Zen garden can serve as a great spot for peace and relaxation. A place where you can meditate, unwind, and regroup with yourself in a natural setting. You get to connect with nature itself and get your fill of dopamine! Here are some great ideas that you can incorporate in your very own Zen sanctuary garden.
Here are some great ideas to add to your very own Zen Garden
Think Of Sound:
Incorporating the element of sound into your garden can be very helpful in creating a peaceful environment.
A great way to do this is to build your own natural water feature. A pond with a mini waterfall is a great example of this.
If building or buying you’re own pond doesn’t sound doable for you- consider using things like windchimes to add some noise to your garden! You can get some great ones at yard sales, online, or at flea markets. These windchimes on Amazon are great for a Zen garden! They have a beautiful deep tone to them which are perfect for promoting relaxation.
Installing outdoor speakers is perfect for establishing sound in a garden. The best part of this is you get to be the DJ. This Outdoor Speaker is a best seller and it comes with great bass!
Bring In Wildlife:
There is nothing better than seeing a wild hummingbird come up for a sip of nectar while you lounging in your garden. Something about it adds such an ethereal feel to the space.
Consider adding things to your garden to house wildlife like this adorable Barrel Bee Home. Or by adding feed for wildlife like squirrels or birds. This will add some movement and great energy to your garden.
Another great idea to bring life into your garden is to build your own Koi Pond! There’s nothing more peaceful than watching them swim around beneath you- or fun than getting to feed them.
Create Comfort:
When you finally get some time to relax in your busy life schedule- you are going to want to be comfortable! That’s why it’s great to consider putting in some places to kick your feet up and enjoy the garden. Loungers, hammocks, and swings are all great options to try. Here’s my favorite Hammock Swing On Amazon for a Zen garden!
Another great way to really make the space feel warm and inviting- is to think about the lighting. Candlelight is my personal favorite- but that comes with its own safety concerns! So some great ideas for light that are a little more worry-free would be to find some cool solar or Christmas lights. You can choose from different hues of color or stick with a good ole fashion warm tinted light.
Add Structural Elements:
Using an element of structure helps bring some personality to the garden. This can come in the form of arbors, pergolas, or a trellis.
If you’re a fan of sculptures you could consider buying one as a focal point to give it that artsy feel in your garden. I think this buddha statue is a perfect piece for your Zen sanctuary!
You can try playing with certain shapes in the garden. You can play with straight lines for a more orderly look. You could also go for a more circular/curved look to break up sharp lines, or frame a certain part of your space.
Try adding walls or fences to different parts of the garden to split up the spaces into separate escapes!
Plan For Privacy:
One important aspect to think about when planning a garden is privacy. When you go to kick your feet up to relax in your little slice of heaven – you’re not gonna want to be bothered by things. Such as a nosy neighbor, or a loud dog destroying that sense of peace in the environment.
You can combat these types of issues with privacy walls. This could be a row of ornamental trees, a tall fence, or even a full framed room! If you like to DIY you could build your own pergola to create a sense of privacy!
There you have it!
Your Zen garden should serve as a place of comfort and peace for you! Somewhere you can go to leave behind the troubles of the day, and truly relax. By adding some of these elements you are sure to have a nice place to kick back after a hard days work.
Thank you for stopping by to read! I hope this information and my blog inspires you to get out there and start a garden.
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