Japanese Garden Ornaments For Your Serene Space

I think you should aim to keep something like a stone lantern to a reasonable size and probably not display it as a center piece. Remember, even though the stone lanterns are rarely lit, that is their practical purpose. So they often fit naturally somewhere nestled away or in a spot that would actually require lighting at night. An exception would be if you have a very large, open space to work with.

The stone lanterns and water basins in the previous pictures were made from stone, which can be very natural looking. However, many people opt for something a little more unique or artistic. Click here to see examples of handmade Japanese garden ornaments of pottery and ceramics. Do matter what various ornament you decide to use, I would suggest spending a little more money on a few nice or original items, rather than going cheap and cluttering the space with "asian junk." Often Japanese home gardens are organized within a small space, but they never look cluttered with ornaments and shrubs. An underlying principle to Japanese gardens is minimalism, so we don't want to overdo it with the lawn ornaments.