When Paul Jackson’s son graduated from high school, he received an unconventional but welcome gift: six yards of pea gravel. “He wanted a Zen rock garden,” Jackson said. “He pointed out the place in ...

If you've been looking for an easy way to instill a calm and relaxing mood in your home, you may have found yourself wondering, "What is a zen garden, and what makes them different?" An indoor zen ...

The City of Santa Maria Public Library will host a free DIY Tabletop Zen Garden Workshop for adults. The workshop will be held Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Library’s Shepard Hall ...

Soothing sounds, warmth in textures, dulcet silhouettes of foliage, and a surrounding tranquility that can mould a simple urban garden into an oasis that feels personal and beautiful. That's what ...