If you are keen to emulate some Japanese garden ideas in your own backyard, the easiest place to start is with some new tree plantings. Of course your hardiness zone will have a b ...

Bamboo trees stand tall in this Japanese garden. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Noted for its minimalist style, natural landscape and tranquil nature, the Japanese garden is as much art as it is science.

Cherry Blossom Festival wrapped up on Sunday in Balboa Park. The event drew thousands of people from all over San Diego.