A formal area of tranquillity using plants sparingly and simple hard landscaping, most usually decorative stone and rockery. Water often acts as a dominant feature, being a randomly shaped ‘stream’ bordered by rocks of differing sizes, mimicking nature. Grasses can grow through the gravel as though self-seeded. A zen garden can be created by raking decorative stone in symbolic patterns with careful positioning of large rockery stones representing the natural landscape.

Bradstone Products to Consider

• Slate Decorative Stone, available in a choice of three shades.

• Slate Rockery Stones, with different colours and sizes to add variety.

• Nordic Spar Decorative Stone - a white chipping which would look fantastic when raked into patterns such as swirls.

• Silver Granite Decorative Stone; use with Natural Granite Paving and Setts for a co-ordinated look.

• Natural Sandstone Circular, Pathwinder or Random Stepping Stones.