A beautiful landscape design will drastically boost your enjoyment of your outdoor space and increase your property value. If you’re looking for landscaping ideas, a great place to start is with the latest trends. The team at Aloha ‘Aina Landscaping have found that Japanese gardens are very common this year in Aiea, HI. Learn more about them below to decide if this is the right choice for your home.   

An Introduction to Japanese Gardens

Basic Design Aspects

Japanese gardens are designed to be places of refuge in which one can relax and balance themselves. Many people like to use them to meditate, acquire inspiration, or melt away daily stress by enjoying a book or a drink. These gardens highlight the natural landscape rather than focusing on artificial features and use natural contrast for an impressive beauty. If you want your garden to be a place where you can decompress at the end of a long day or start your morning off right with meditation, then this style is perfect for you.

How to Create One

There’s a lot of room for creativity in landscaping a Japanese garden, so you can pick the features that suit your needs and space. Use your existing features such as pruning existing greenery in the Japanese style or creating a waterfall and koi pond out of an existing stream. These gardens usually feature intimate spaces, so create an area that’s secluded and private.

As you look for landscaping ideas, it’s helpful to know the common features found in these gardens. For example, your best plant options are pine trees, bamboo, plumb trees, and moss. Water features such as streams, ponds, and waterfalls are popular as well. Charming wooden bridges can span streams or ditches to create a walkway through the garden. As you choose your features and layout, remember that Japanese gardens need contrast. Accomplish this by nestling rocks at the water’s edge or framing your path with greenery.

If you’re ready to design a Japanese garden for your home, the team at Aloha ‘Aina Landscaping has what it takes to make your dream a reality. In their dedication to customer service, they will provide upfront pricing and dependable service. After they’ve created your space, they can keep it in beautiful condition with their comprehensive landscape maintenance services. Like them on Facebook to see their latest work and call them at (808) 291-0143 to discuss landscaping ideas and get a quote.