Japanese landscaping techniques for placing & installing natural stones such as garden stone layout and paving stones by garden craftsmen

Garden stone is called a scenic stone, and its meaning is defined as "a stone that is placed in a Japanese garden in order to add a scenic." . It is also said that "Natural stone placed at the focal point of the Japanese garden. The position is determined by the relationship between the stonework and tree planting."

The garden stones that are laid and arranged in the garden, which is a reduced version of nature, express the Japanese love for nature and further enrich the hearts of those who appreciate the garden. Following videos introduce how garden craftsmen think about the layout of garden stones, how to place and install them.

Piling up Stone Walls

To pile natural stone needs much experience and skills in a Japanese garden technique. We have very few instances to create piling stone in recent years, but it is tasteful and good heavy atmosphere compared to piling concrete blocks. In addition, piling natural stone brings good fusion to a resistance and a garden regardless the style of resistance if chosen the type of stone.

Place Kutunugiishi Stepping Stone in Position

Kutsunugi-Ishi that connects between an architecture and garden must set flat and just height to fit the entrance. It's difficult to find a natural Kutsunugi-Ishi, but when a natural stone is laid, it is tasteful and is familiar with a garden naturally. There are a processed Kutsunugi-Ishi, a terrace or a deck for substitute product in the present architecture style.

Garden Stone Arrangement Earth Retaining

There are various materials and elements to create the earth retaining, but using the natural garden stone match with any plants well.