Japanese Garden Design Stepping Stone Path
Another book several stone path ideas is a japanese touch for the garden by seike et al.
Japanese garden design stepping stone path. Japanese garden paths part 2. Mark around the stepping stone and cut out the weed membrane. The stepping stones should be set with their centers around 55cm apart.
Japanese garden paths design principles there are many types of japanese garden paths they can be made of gravel pebbles stepping stones or flag stones. Mar 31 2013 japanese garden paths part ii stepping stones and trump stones in the japanese garden. They can run from the main gate to the approach circle around a pond lead to a tea house normally with stepping stones or run snake like from the gate to the arbor.
Stepping stone paths with natural stones set carefully and close together may be considered gyo. Adjust this distance to suit your project and walking pace. The fewer stones the more likely the design is considered gyo so or even so.
Stepping stones are called tobi ishi 飛石 in japanese. The literal translation is flying stones or skipping stones. 53 great garden pictures and explanations.