Los Gatos backyard - minimalist with Zen garden
The clients aimed for a simple, calm space where they could both relax and meditate, or entertain friends and family.
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The small Zen garden includes a stone water-feature producing a soothing sound and sight. It is surrounded by smooth pebbles and fine gravel that symbolize water and can be carefully raked into patterns to create 'waves'.
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Larger stones in beautiful warm, golden hues represent mountains.
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The view of the Zen garden can be enjoyed from the patio attached to the house; the seating area (the bench will be built in a second phase of the project); and indoors, through the large glass panels.
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The grass will provide a comfortable space for children to play.
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The plants are low-water and low-maintenance and provide interest all year round.
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Once mature they will soften the hardscape and create a green screen to cover the fence.
Also the planting palette has been kept to a minimum to maintain a quiet and calm feeling in keeping with the Zen garden.
