A traditional Japanese-style garden conjures images of a precision-raked gravel area with an artfully pruned evergreen tree in the centre. Hearing the relaxing swish made by the wind moving across bamboo plants gently swaying in the breeze. Paired with gently running water, textural stones and statues, plus predominantly green plants, to help create a [...]

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In late summer and early autumn, Japanese anemone will put on a spectacular show. A perfect plant for September. Japanese anemone is sometimes known as the Windflower, or ‘daughter of the wind’. It is said that the wind helps the flowers to open up, and then blows away the petals after flowering finishes. [...]

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