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7/ Prune any plants to fit the scale and mood of the garden. For example, remove lower branches of maples to create a spreading canopy of foliage above a medi- tation bench with clear space below, or trim low shrubs into compact, symmetrical shapes to resemble low stones. Tips // If you prefer not to dig, level the ground and set the wooden or stone edging on the surface. // Hardware and home improvement retailers will generally cut wood to the desired size. // Although inorganic mulch such as pebbles and crushed granite help to deter weeds, in a weed-prone area, laying landscaping fabric before filling the Zen garden will offer greater weed control. // Landscaping suppliers provide material calculators to simplify ordering the correct amount of rock for your Zen garden project. They can also cut edging stones to make them fit the garden site correctly. Items You'll Need // Measuring tape // Shovel // Tamper // Level // Landscaping fabric (optional) // Edging stones or two-by-fours in desired lengths // Large stones // Plants, such as moss, low shrubs or trees (optional) // Stone bench, Buddha statue or pagoda lanterns (optional) // White or beige crushed granite // Rake with wide-spaced tines // Hoe // Pruning equipment Warnings Beach sand won't hold the raked waves tra- ditional to Zen gardens. Use crushed gran- ite to create this effect Use a hand truck or get assistance to load and move heavy objects such as pagoda lanterns, benches and large trees.