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Intimate New England Zen Garden

These Massachusetts homeowners can go forest-bathing whenever they like, thanks to the unfussy gravel paths that wind through serene trees, past a babbling waterfall and tranquil pond (complete with Buddha) and around stately boulders in their naturalistic, foliage-filled yard. Low-lying evergreens create carpets of texture that rise up into sculptural mounds and, far above, sun-dappled boughs.

Photo: Rosemary Fletcher Photography. From: Seoane Landscape Design
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Garden With Gray Gravel Path

The route up to the house wanders this way and that, broken up by big boulders and garden beds. Tall trees also give the homeowners more privacy.

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Evergreen Tree and Gravel

Evergreens—in tree and bush form—make striking partners with this garden's gravel groundcover.

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Zen Garden With White Gravel Path

Large flat stones mix with white gravel to create the paths through this entrancing Zen garden.

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Woodland Garden With Big Boulders

Sunbeams break through the branches of the garden's tall trees, warming the low-scale plants and boulders underneath.

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Stream With Small Waterfalls

What would a woodland garden be without a charming stream?

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Garden Pond With Buddha

Sometimes Buddhas, sometimes dragons peek out from amidst the ferns in this charming garden.

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Boulder Path in Woodland Garden

Inset boulders have all the appearance of being part of this woodland glen for ages. Last seen walking through: a troupe of fairies.

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Zen Garden With Pond

Foliage plants fill the garden beds surrounding this backyard's small stream. Big rocks and boulders are welcome spots of visual contrast.