Japanese
The Japanese garden is an ancient art form for the Japanese people. It is based on religion, philosophy and symbolization, whilst representing and catching the essence of nature no matter how small the area is.
Many Japanese people believe that meaning exists beyond what can be described in words; they use the garden to look back and reflect upon themselves, meditate and rest.
It can be a difficult garden style to reproduce in Australia, but with the right soil preparation and aspect it can be achieved.
Key Features
- Water is an essential element – water features such as a pond with brightly coloured fish
- Plants are usually arranged in odd numbers of 3, 5 or 7
- Japanese Maples, soft grasses, Lotus, Bamboo, Cherry Blossoms and Camellia
- Natural rock, sand, pebbles, blacks, reds and dark browns
- Bamboo or brush fences, or even a small bridge over your water feature
- Simple ornaments such as lanterns, statues or a gazebo amongst the foliage
Maintenance
Anywhere from Low to High maintenance depending on your location and the preparation of the soil. Japanese style plants are from a climate very different from Melbourne. They often need protection from the harsh summer sun and a rich, soft, well draining soil – the opposite of Melbournes hard clay or, in some areas, sandy soils. These gardens are suited for small, sheltered backyards and can be achieved surprisingly well in small inner suburban blocks
Tools
Secateurs, pruning saw (particularly for bamboo!), loppers, trowel, hand fork, gardening gloves, watering can
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Acer ‘Aka Kawa Hime’ Japanese Maple 13″ Pot
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Acer ‘Aratama’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Ariadne’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Atropurpureum’ Upright Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Baldsmith’ Japanese Maple 16″ Pot -
Acer ‘Beni Kagami’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Bonfire’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Brocade’ Japanese Maple -
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Acer ‘Butterfly’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Chantilly Lace’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Chishio’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Coonara Pygmy’ Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Crimson Queen’ Weeping Maple
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Acer ‘Crimson Wave’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Demi Sec’ Japanese Maple 13” Pot
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Acer ‘Elegans’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Ellen’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Emerald Lace’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Emerald Sunset’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Emperor 1’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Ever Red’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Felice’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Filigree Rouge’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Flavescens’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Full Moon’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Ginnala Flame’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Golden Turkish’ Japanese Maple 8″ Pot
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Acer ‘Green Globe’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Hana Matoi’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Heartbeat’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Herbstfeuer’ Japanese Maple 13″ Pot
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Acer ‘Horizontalis’ Japanese Maple 13” Pot -
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Acer ‘Ichigyoji’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Inaba Shidare’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Irish lace’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Kelly’s Gold’ Maple
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Acer ‘Koto Ito Komachi’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Lemon Lime Lace’ Japanese Maple -
Acer ‘Leopoldii Maple’ Variegated Sycamore 12″ Pot
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Acer ‘Matsukaze’ Japanese Maple Standard 13″ Pot
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Acer ‘Mikawa Yatsabusa’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Murasaki Kiyohime’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Orangeola’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Orido Nishiki’ Japanese Maple 10″ Pot -
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Acer ‘Oshu Shidare’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Phoenix’ Maple 13″ Pot -
Acer ‘Pink Flamingo’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Pixie’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Seiryu’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Sekimori’ Japanese Maple -
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Acer ‘Sensation’ Maple
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Acer ‘Shojo Shidare’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Silver’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Skeeters Broom’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Snake Bark’ Maple
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Acer ‘Stella Rossa’ Japanese Maple -
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Acer ‘Trident’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’ Japanese Maple -
Acer ‘Wallies’ Japanese Maple 13″ Pot
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Acer ‘Warrenred/Pacific Sunset’ Maple
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Acer ‘Waterfall’ Japanese Maple
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Acer ‘Yasemin’ Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Viridis’ Japanese Maple
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