Apart from sand, stones, and greenery, all Zen Gardens support accessories, along with the usual stone-type solstice houses, Buddhas and lanterns, etc, you can place your feng shui animals according to the orientation of your garden. The Tortoise represents the North, the Phoenix (or bird) represents South, the Dragon represents East, and the Tiger represents West. You can if you prefer, represent your orientations with Colour or with Elements. However, it’s best to stick with one type of representation of your orientations as too many items or symbols can again cause clutter, and the last thing you need in your Zen Garden is clutter. Keep it plain, simple, peaceful and spacious. The onlooker should feel a sense of space and solitude. And if you want to know more about ‘Accessories’, go to the: All Good News article.
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