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Katie Grindon New Year 2019

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ONCE you have the basic bones of the garden de- fined—hardscape, topography and water—then you're ready to choose the plants. Remember, a Zen gar- den is not filled with plants. You'll want to care- fully select some specimen plants that add intrigue, color and texture. The few, well-chosen plants will become the stars of the garden. Plants of the Zen garden reflect the change of seasons. Azaleas and cherry blossoms define the spring, Japanese maples the fall. The rest of the year the gardens are noticeably lacking in flowers, with the emphasis shifted to sculptural evergreens. These evergreens offer year-round beauty with a unique appeal under snowfall. You can still achieve this same gar- den character with some judiciously placed perennial flowers, which add interest without diverging from the traditional landscape. Zen garden's typically extend a living space into an oasis of peace—we could all use a little more of that. Homeown- ers creating a dry landscape improve their property and save time and money on maintenance and water. It's a win for you and for the environment. SELECT a spot in your yard for the garden or place is in an out of the way side spot for more privacy. Sketch out a design. You can get ideas by visiting Asian gardens at a local botanical garden, looking at photos of Zen gardens you like, and searching online for down- loadable plans. The Prep The Plants

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