4. Mix up the colour and size of your rocks
The rocks and stones within your zen garden ideas are there to mimic mountains, waterfalls and islands so are part of a larger calming landscape.
‘Rocks are a must when it comes to zen gardens, In traditional zen designs rocks represent large mountains. They provide an easy and minimalist centrepiece in any garden,’ recommends Anna Elkington, a home & garden expert at Melody Maison(opens in new tab).
Mimic the natural landscape as much as possible, by varying the stones and rocks you use for a naturalistic effect. This symbolism adds a sculptural element to the garden and the rocks can be used as part of your garden edging ideas too.
