It may seem curious that viewing a sparse landscape of rock and gravel can be an antidote to the day's chaos. But a Zen garden, a minimalist composition of carefully placed stones, is calming — if you ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With spring finally here it can be a good time for outdoor activities. Gardening is a popular hobby, particularly in warmer weather. One can garden in their backyard, but if ...

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 ...

It may seem curious that viewing a sparse landscape of rock and gravel can be an antidote to the day's chaos. But a Zen garden, a minimalist composition of carefully placed stones, is calming - if you ...

Always wanted to make a dry landscape? Here are some easy Zen garden ideas, including what you need and how to complete it. A Zen garden, otherwise known as a Japanese rock garden, is meant to be a ...

Embracing the tranquility of a Zen garden during the cold seasons can transform your outdoor space into a serene sanctuary, even when nature takes a seasonal pause. Minimalist Zen garden designs focus ...

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Vick Rana, Chairman at Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd, shared, “Also popularly termed as a Japanese rock garden, a Zen garden is a perfect place to relax and wind down ...

Gardening has been found to be a great stress reliever. Hospitals and nursing homes, schools, and industry have found benefits for people in green spaces. Horticulture therapy has a proven track ...

Duluth hasn't quite figured out the way of a zen garden yet. "What's this all about?" a pre-teenaged boy said breathlessly as he and a group bolted up an Enger Park path to the Peace Bell on Friday, ...

From simple to classic to surreal, we take a closer look at innovative garden designs that are out of the ordinary. Whether you’re setting out to fill a blank space in your yard or to transform a drab ...