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Amiya Baratan

These Japanese 'Stroll Gardens' Are a Calming, Mindful Way to Design Your Outdoor Space — Here's How to Recreate the Idea Yourself

A winding garden space with an outdoor living space.

Japanese stroll gardens are exactly what they sound like. Spaces you can leisurely explore. And while it might be easy to infer their purpose, it takes planning and genuine intention to design this concept into your own outdoor space.

Curating pockets of interest, balancing water and foliage, and creating a destination are three of the key Japanese garden ideas to consider when designing this style of landscape.

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