In a word
Stone Garden is a garden style that defines how a Japanese garden is composed and experienced.
Overview
Stone Garden describes a way of composing and experiencing a garden. Depending on the relationship between stone, water, plants, buildings, and paths, a garden may be walked through, viewed from a room, or contemplated quietly.
A gardener's perspective
Stone Garden provides a framework for reading the whole garden. It helps explain why stones, water, plants, and architecture are arranged as they are.
How to observe it in a garden
When observing Stone Garden, look at the stone’s form, direction, height, and surrounding space. Notice where it stops the eye and what view it guides you toward.
Also known as
Stone Garden