What are the elements of a Japanese garden

this an exam question?

Are you asking about "plants" for this type of garden Green sorry dont really understand,maybe ask again and we`ll no:~))))

do you mean like them representing certain aspects like water and fire, ying and yang and feng shui?

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Not sure, but I am on the case.

PS havn't fully got my head around this website

hehehe is this somebodies homework
you are doing really well
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just found this page for you hope it helps

http://hubpages.com/hub/japanesegardens

If you mean a traditional Japanese garden: elements rocks, water, gravel, statuary... no plants no walking around in/on - 'cause the gravel is raked. A place of meditation and quiet. A tree or two strategically placed... Is this the sort of answer you are looking for?

In my Japanese garden I am trying for a serene feeling , so I am planting mostly Evergreens .(I have to move some deciduous shrubs/trees now).
Mostly using Evergreens,Rockery( partly submerged in gravel and only at angles that make up triangles.,Gravel or turkey grit,Water ( standing water or grgling, or movinglike a river).
It all depends on what your site has and what you want to convey or use the area for.
In my area ,I wanted a restful,serene place to unwind.

Usually a japanese garden can have water....water-fall......bridges.....islands...statues, pergodas etc, a flow and connection through it.

That's right Janey.
There's differnent types of Japanese gardens as well.Best to research it then decide on how you want the garden to look.
I think using what's available on your site to best advantage is a start.(example: If your yard has a lot of shade ,you could create a moss garden.Dry sites( like mine) are good for Dry gravel( actually pea gravel or grit.) There is so many options, so many themes.

Yes you're right there Rhodea.....I suppose if you think of the Willow pattern then this would have all the basic elements, with the story flowing through......I would think the Japanese garden should tell a story to combine all the elements.........

Once upon a time...there was a tree near a river and 3 little pigs

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Janey .Interesting.I'm not sure what you mean by a story.My area would hopefully have a natural flow to it..somewhat like a traveler going through natural areas that flow into another.(like for example woods flow to a clearing or lake rather than abruply something that doesn't relate it).Does that what you mean?