Thursday, August 25, 2011

Gardens And Depression

By Franz Cravey


Pressure sucks. Sad to say life is only getting much further stressful. Zen gardens can aid. People deal with stress in many different ways. This article will tell you about zen gardens, a way that works, regardless of what your scenario. What also helps is that it looks extremely beautiful.

The idea is an minimalist space for kicking back. It is a common misconception that monks mediate in these gardens. They essentially meditate in front of a wall. Zen gardens include things like gravel or sand that seems like water, rocks and plants, It makes no difference that it is not really Buddhist an clean space means peace. It is an oasis of calm in an otherwise outrageous world. I will now tell you how to develop one.

1) Find a space. IT also doesn't really have to be a big area, more often than not small zen gardens work well. Better in fact. It shouldn't be too shaded either.


2) Build the sand or gravel baths. These may be manufactured from rock or wood. Wood is usually a good plan,. Light colored wood works well also.


3) Thefinal thing you desire is weeds and things growing up through the sand or gravel. To prevent weeds and such a very good plastic ground sheet must be laid before putting down any gravel or sand.

4) Fill the gravel and sand baths. Make sure that it is even.

5) Buy some rocks for visual enjoyment. It makes no difference what they appear like just provided that you like them. You could also pop in some statues. Don't insert a lot though.

6) Rake the sand or gravel. May seem uncomplicated but that is the entire purpose. You make the sand appear to be the ripples of water.

7) Get a water fountain or water feature. Not a massive elaborately designed one. Just a very simple one so you can hear water as you kick back.

8) Buy some furniture. Not too much this either. Just a simple outdoor furniture set will do it. Maybe a bench relying on how much space you have to enjoy. This is all about minimalism

9) Plant some flowers. Fragrant flowers like lavender are preferable.

10) Appreciate

It may sound very simple but this could take time. It will definitely be worth every penny ultimately. Once it is ready zen gardens are really low routine maintenance. That is the whole idea of them really. Less time weeding much more time unwinding.




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