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West Linn, OR
The most important feature in a Japanese style garden is its use of boulders and rocks. The underlying principle in the placement of rocks is to be true to how they would be found in nature. Each rock is carefully placed in relation to its own shape and to its companions. The quality of permanence found in the stone contrasts with the transitory nature of plants that play an equally important role. The stone is softened by the pliable and transient nature of the plants that also contribute to the setting.
Water has a universal appeal in the garden. In Japanese Garden design, the use of water is not considered necessary. Interestingly, in a wet climate a dry stream is often preferred. The suggestion of what is conveyed by the rushing stream can be more powerful than genuine article. In a dry climate, the use of actual water might be preferred. As in all cases, the placement of the stream, or pond, should conform to how it would occur in nature.
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