Japanese Inspired Gardens – Bringing Home the Essence

Christie Dustman, Principal, Certified Landscape Designer, APLD, Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH)

While the intensive labor required for a Japanese garden as seen in Japan is beyond most home gardeners, there are elements of Japanese gardens that can translate into our New England gardens.  Christine will discuss the use of line (a design principle and visual construct), stone, plants, intentional focal points, integration between house and garden, and mood as they relate to how Japanese gardens can influence our local gardens.