The art of creating Italian gardens goes back to about 592 AD, the Empress Suiko. These early Japanese gardens were well developed, and artificial hills, ornamental ponds, elaborate bridges and many other notable features are still found in this type of garden today.
In Japanese gardens, a bridge is much more than just a functional structure that allows guests to cross the garden to a pond or stream. . The Japanese garden bridge represents a great transition, or transition from the known to the unknown. The Japanese have an expression similar to the American “We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it,” which essentially says, “I’ve made it this far .Do you want to turn back, stay on the same road, or change direction?” The bridge represents an opportunity for philosophical contemplation.
For Westerners, the main appeal of the Japanese bridge is the horten, a charming touch that it brings to the landscape. Placed in front of a pond or dry river bed, this ornamental garden structure adds an oriental flair to your backyard oasis. It’s a nice place to take in the view, meditate, or just relax and meditate on your day while gazing at your image of the water below.
Many people think that the bridge is the most important element of landscaping water garden, which is especially true in creating it. It is Japanese garden-style. Although there are many unique elements that all add to the serenity, a garden without a bridge looks somehow incomplete and unbalanced.
A Japanese garden bridge is (and should be) a focal point for creating a peaceful backyard setting. But before you start making the fabric, you need to make choices about the style of the bridge, its size and material, as well as the purpose of your garden. A small moment is ideal for short spans, while the arched bridge is more elaborate climbing plants in could climb, on the surface of the waters.
The design can be formal flute, semi-formal gyo or rustic style. A bridge can be made of wood or stone, have clean lines or decorative lines, or be covered or uncovered. A good example of a formal Japanese garden bridge is the dramatic “drum” shaped bridge that is based on a section through the traditional Japanese Taiko drum. A semi-formal stone bridge can consist of simple, neatly cut beams of flat stone, sometimes elegantly curved to soften the line.
A popular choice in many parks is the high arched moon bridge which gets its name because the bridge looks like it forms a circle when you see the reflection in the water below. The covered bridge of the Japanese garden is so beautiful and needs it. The garden offers the visitor a beautiful view over the water, sheltered from the hot sun or rain.
Build a Japanese garden bridge
You can pay a contractor to build a bridge in your Japanese garden, but this type of bridge is not difficult to build yourself. Internet websites sell pre-cut, pre-drilled, wooden bridge kits that the average handyman/woman can assemble in half a day. Easy to follow instructions, photos and all hardware are included. The only tools you need are a Phillips screwdriver and an adjustable wrench. These kits range from around $500 to $1500 depending on the length of the bridge.
Another option is to include attractive, inexpensive garden deck woodworking plans that include simple do-it-yourself instructions and complete. list of materials you need to buy.
Whether it crosses a small stream, a pond, or even a dry bed, the Japanese bridge garden care is carefully placed. in your possession and charitably preserved, bringing you years of enjoyment.
