Content

• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

1 Decide on the size of the Zen garden you want to create. Assess the available space. Are you looking to create a garden that fills a portion of your backyard, or are you going to start with a Zen garden on your writing desk? The steps are the same, only the scale will be different.

2 Make a container for sand and / or gravel. Sand or gravel usually forms the matrix of a Zen garden, and in order for it to look good, the matrix needs to be properly framed. If you are creating a large garden, you can use 5 x 10 cm planks, old sleepers, or any other type of wood. If you're setting up a zen garden on your workbench, simply gather and cut enough wood to make a small container.

3 Secure the container with nails, screws, or glue. Once you have made a container, you can paint, stain or varnish it.

4 Place a weed control agent, such as black plastic, on the bottom of the container. Zen gardens are most attractive for their cleanliness. In outdoor Zen gardens, weed control is a must.

5 Fill out the form to the top with sand or gravel. Spread sand or gravel evenly and as evenly as possible. For a small tabletop garden, you can buy aquarium sand in small bags from your local pet store. For large outdoor gardens, try finding sand at your local stone and mineral store, a nearby quarry, or a landscaping company.

6 Create a visually stimulating theme by placing specific objects in your Zen garden. You can use old mossy logs, stones of interesting colors, shapes or textures, and other items. Move them away from the center of the garden and partially submerge them in sand or gravel for a better visual effect. Zen gardens usually include natural objects made from wood, stones and vegetation, but feel free to add statues and the like. The main thing is not to clutter up the Zen garden. Remember that it should be peaceful and simple.

7 Use a rake to smooth out sand or gravel in long, curved lines that resemble ripples of water. You can create different patterns and change them as often as you like!

Tips

• Do not be afraid to rake new patterns and add and remove objects. Your Zen garden can be as flexible and ever-changing as your desires!
• Try adding selectively placed lighting that comes from either fire or electricity. Colored light bulbs will add a whole new dimension to your Zen garden, especially at night!
• Fill the mold completely with sand to a depth of at least 5 cm. If there is too little sand, the garden will look unsightly after you rake the sand.
• Visit a Zen garden or search for photos on the internet to find ideas for your Zen garden.
• Create a feng shui Zen garden that is balanced and extremely beneficial for you.
• Make an effort to keep your Zen garden free of junk, unwanted vegetation, and debris. Cleanliness will emphasize flowing lines and carefully placed objects.
• Zen gardens don't have to be symmetrical and square, and your additions don't have to follow any formal rules. Create a Zen garden that is visually stimulating and enjoyable.
• A quick and easy way to create a small Zen garden is to fill a flower pot of any size with sand and various objects that you want to see in your garden. The pot will be a decoration for a patio or balcony.

Warnings

• Most pets and zen gardens are incompatible; the same can be said for many children. Remember that your Zen garden should be a place of peace and tranquility, not stress, so place your garden in a suitable location.

What do you need

• Zen Garden Container / Plank
• Nails, screws or wood glue
• Saw (to create a container)
• Sand or pebbles / stones (depending on the size of the garden, small = sand, large = pebbles / stones)
• Large stones and / or logs
• Polished pebbles
• Rake
• Lighting (optional)
• Patience