Traditionally, a Japanese garden has a gate. Boundaries, in general, are very important in a Japanese garden, to symbolize ...

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Ox tongue (Gasteria glomerata) is a succulent gem. Foliage consists of paired leaves, each of which is thick and covered with ...

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Among the best trees for small gardens are a few Japanese garden stalwarts, so you don’t have to skip these features just because you’re tight on space. ‘If you only have space for pots and containers ...