Often drawing from ancient philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism, a Japanese garden emphasizes harmony, restraint, and a carefully curated sensory experience. While these green spaces have long captured ...

FORT MILL -- Last school year, Amy Dean had her sixth-graders build a small Japanese rock garden outside the classroom. The kids had a blast and learned about geometric scaling, Japanese design and ...

Also known as a “rockery,” a rock garden makes a beautiful addition to the landscape. Whether you’re faced with steep slopes, poor soils, or just looking to add a focal point, rock gardens are a DIY ...