Garden model with pebbles in 26 inspiring examples

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Today we present you a special selection of garden model with pebbles. In a previous article, we talked about how we can decorate our home interior with pebbles.

In this article, we are interested in the garden to see what are the possibilities of decoration of the garden with these small friendly pebbles!

Garden model with pebbles in 26 inspiring examples

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Winter is still not gone but spring will not be long! If you have the chance to enjoy an outdoor garden, you are probably looking for ideas and advice for its layout and decoration. Minimalist style is one of the most popular in recent years, both in interior design and outdoor design. It is not surprising then that the Japanese-inspired and Zen-inspired garden is the garden model most loved by lucky owners of such a space.

Garden model with pebbles for a Zen-inspired exterior

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The pebbles are an essential element for the design of a small or large garden of Zen or Japanese inspiration. Very particular, this style of interior and exterior is both mineral and refined.

A beautiful garden decorated with white pebbles and lots of greenery

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The Zen garden is not difficult to conceive, but you must carefully look after every detail of its layout and decoration. It is to be realized according to the precepts of Feng Shui advocating the balance of the elements.

Garden path decorated with black pebbles and white flagstones

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First of all, it is essential to note that there is a difference between what is called the Zen Garden and the Japanese Garden. The latter being more vegetated and still requiring the presence of a large pool of water. For its part, the Zen garden, as the name suggests, is inspired by the same tradition, but is more minimalist and often small. It is a space for meditation, inner peace and relaxation. Usually small in size, the zen garden can be designed in a place in the Japanese garden.

A small fabulous landscaped garden with outdoor shower and decorated with pebbles

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The Zen garden is therefore a small garden of contemplation. No garden paths and curbs are installed in a Zen garden. He is contemplated serenely, sitting on a bench or through a window. Always closed, this type of garden is a little gem plant and preserved, designed in town or within the walls of a temple. Its location is of paramount importance. It will sit perfectly in a glazed patio or between two blocks of a contemporary home. The Zen garden is often called dry garden because he has no vegetation. We only put foam.

A Zen garden with stone bench to sit and contemplate

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To succeed in a Zen garden, it is not the quantity that counts, but the harmony of the composition. The number of elements must always be odd.

Small garden model with pebbles and zen-inspired decorative gravel

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However, it is possible to design a hybrid garden Zen garden and Japanese garden by adding more personal elements. Finally, it’s up to you to decide what is the best solution for decorating your modern outdoor space! Let your imagination speak and create beautiful compositions of pebbles, gravel and original rock.

A Japanese-inspired garden designed in a sophisticated way

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If you want to create a garden path, the slabs are ideal for this project. You can create a solid base of pebbles and put the slabs thereafter.

Zen-inspired garden decoration idea with pebbles and small fountain

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Pebbles, pebbles, rockeries are very solid and small which makes them ideal for a large number of creative projects. One of the great benefits of this type of outdoor setting is probably its durability and easy maintenance. Finally, the stones are very resistant to climatic conditions, is not it?

Conceptual design garden decorated with pebbles

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Creating a rock garden is also a very good idea for those who wish, with ease, to develop a naturally decorated outdoor space.

Want a rock garden? Look at this beautiful, carefully designed outdoor space

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The landscaped gardens, where pebbles and gravel are very present, are aesthetically very beautiful and difficult to conceive because they require a very neat layout.

A landscaped garden decorated with pebbles, gravel and plants

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Asymmetry is preferred, symmetry is to be avoided. Straight and geometric lines are absent. In Japanese culture, it is often said that “Harmony is born of imbalance”. The number of rocks and plants must be odd. It is considered to carry positive energy.

The Zen garden is asymmetrical unlike French landscaped gardens

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Having a garden, big or small, is a big happiness and we are not all lucky to enjoy one. To design it in an aesthetic way and to maintain it well is important. Finally, this space is often located in front of our house, and it announces, therefore, the atmosphere of all the rest of our living space. If this one is neglected, one will expect a similar house interior. If it is well cared for, it will give the impression that we find ourselves in a harmonious living space.

The Zen garden requires a rake pass once a week to keep its mineral aspect

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Garden model with gravel and wooden driveway

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Create a Zen garden, a Japanese garden, a landscaped garden or a modern garden, it depends on the tastes and desires of each. It is important to inhabit a space, exterior and interior, which we like and which predisposes us. Let your imagination speak, it’s simple …

Idea of ​​composition with pebbles and stones to decorate the modern garden

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Pebbles are very often used for sloping garden spaces. The development of a sloping terrain is indeed a real challenge for novice gardeners and a pleasure for passionate landscapers. Usually, we start by separating its steep terrain into slopes – different levels. As you can guess, this type of land lets water run off. To solve this problem and keep the humidity, we use pebbles, rocks, gravel, rock. We also install perennials, always for the same reason, retain the water.

Idea of ​​layout and decoration for a garden in urban space

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The mineral rock garden which is also a type of landscaped garden with pebbles. Usually it is designed for dry land. It is often called the rock garden, alpine garden. Large or small, the rock garden fascinates gardeners and landscapers with its rich decoration in pebbles, gravel and colors.

Japanese inspired garden decorated with pebbles and fountain

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We choose his garden model according to his terrain and desires. It must also always be in mind that there is no land that can not fit our desires. Even the driest and steeper terrain can turn into a spectacular outdoor space. You must have patience and know some useful tips.

Landscape garden idea with gray flagstone driveway and palm

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To have a fertile garden area is to be lucky. If yours is not, simply stock up on organic fertilizer and apply it regularly. This operation takes time.

A very beautiful composition of pebbles and succulents

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Pebbles integrate with contemporary outdoor spaces

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Decorative composition idea with gravel and stones

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Did you know why in the Japanese garden, there is always a pool of water present? Watching or hearing the flow of water has a miraculous effect on our well-being. This allows to relax and de-stress. Knowing how to relax is one of the keys to being in good mental health. The Japanese understood it centuries ago. Hence, the Zen and Japanese garden are born – the need to have a place of meditation to restore inner peace.

Large stone garden fountain for a Japanese-inspired garden

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Gravel is often used to create a mineral garden. The latter is almost always part of a larger garden. Indeed, the mineral garden is synonymous with the Zen garden, or dry garden. To design such a space, we begin with the preparation of the soil. Usually, the surface is leveled to drain the flow of rainwater. For this, we use gravel with which we cover the entire mineral garden. If your land is sloping, you can compensate for it with gravel.

Large garden with decoration and stone garden walkway of conceptual design

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The gravel offers a wide variety of colors and textures. Do not hesitate to mix several to make your garden original. Once the ground is prepared, we continue with the selection of the plants and we choose their location. The elements of its mineral garden are arranged in each zone. It is important to choose a good place for your plants. In the gravel garden, we often install succulents, perennials and desert plants. They are chosen for their resistance, their aesthetics, but especially because they adapt quickly even to dry land.

A small space of the garden decorated with white gravel

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It is of course possible to combine a few different styles to create the garden of your dreams. Without or with garden paths, rich in vegetation or with strong presence of rocks, gravel and pebbles – the choice is yours!

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With pebbles, we can realize all kinds of interesting decorative forms. Look what idea of ​​original garden decoration:

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Wooden garden path decorated with pebbles

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