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.

Objects are preserved in their natural state, and much of Japanese garden design revolves around this world view, also known as Wabi-sabi. "Instead of replicating, we prefer to borrow principles and ...

Adel Kanaan says he's been building his Japanese garden bit by bit over the last 28 years at his Southport home.