By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener A Chinese garden is a place of beauty, serenity and a spiritual connection with nature that provides busy people with much-needed respite from a noisy, stressful world. It isn’t difficult to understand the ever-increasing interest in this ancient art form. Let’s learn more about how to create a Chinese garden of your own. Chinese Garden Design Three major elements of a Chinese garden traditionally include: Water – representing living, constantly changing nature Stones – indicating stability and strength Plants – which provide beauty, texture and meaning Architecture such as pavilions and teahouses provide a place for reflection, conversation and refreshments. Chinese Garden Plants Chinese gardens contain a variety of plants chosen to provide beauty for each season. Chinese garden plants may include trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and aquatic plants. Bonsai plants are also common. Bamboo is an important plant that symbolizes
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