Combining the Tropical Plants and Japanese Style
September 4th, 2010 | 
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Tropical style. For a softer appearance of a house, this type of garden can be an option. Organic lines that are arising from the tropical garden can neutralize the firm lines of a minimalist architecture. When choosing plants, you should consider about its color. The strength of the appearance of a minimalist houses usually with gray or dark color so that the plants that are used should be similar to the color of a house.
As an accent, you can use red or pink flowers that are contrast with the color of a building. When you are using pool or other hard elements then it also should be in a minimalist style. The touch of water plants that have soft texture such as Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), Putoy Bamboo and Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) can be bridged the minimalist style and the tropical style.
Japanese style. Although now is less popular, this garden style that is thick with philosophy can be an option to enhance the appearance of a minimalist house. Monochrome colors as well as the Mediterranean garden are strengthen the minimalist style. The using of hard elements such as stone, soft sand, wind chimes and bamboo fountain, are very harmonious with the minimalist lines.
When adapting the Japanese garden, it is suggested not having it too thick. The use of a stone lantern (Toro), for example, will collide with the architecture of the house. Bonsai is also not recommended because its rigid shape will compete with the architecture of the house.
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