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Japanese Style Gardens
and Chinese Gardens
News
Australian natives, Japanese style
The new Japanese Tea Garden at Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden features traditional design elements of a Soto Roji (outer tea garden), but is planted with species native to Sunshine Coast. The plants were chosen on the basis of similarities to the species that would have been used in Japan. Australian plant themed Japanese style garden unveiled (August 2012)
Fraser Coast's Chinese garden well underway
Construction of the Chinese Gardens in the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens is moving forward with a consignment of bricks, tiles and ornaments arriving from China. Garden designers and landscapers from Hervey Bay's sister city of Leshan have helped plan the garden, which will include a moon gate, water features, bridge and pavilion, but work will be completed be Council staff and local contractors. An Australian garden will be created in Leshan. Source: Building materials arrive for Chinese Garden (January 2012)
Older news at bottom of page.Nurseries & services for Japanese/Chinese gardens in Qld
Regular garden centres will carry a variety of plants that can be used in a Japanese-style garden. See also the pages dealing with individual plant groups where you might find nurseries dealing with those particular plants.
Advertisers below may include online suppliers. For the most up-to-date information on plants in stock, opening hours, prices etc, be sure to visit the seller's website or contact the business directly.
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We stock a huge range of bonsai for sale from starter plants to mature bonsai, plus a full range of supplies and accessories including tools, pots, ornaments, rocks, books and larger ornaments suitable for a Japanese or Chinese landscape. Bonsai classes from beginner to advanced are available at the nursery. Also repotting, rootpruning, shaping and trimming services for your existing bonsai. A visit to Bonsai World is a great day out, but we can also take orders by phone. For more information, visit the Bonsai World WEBSITE |
For the most up-to-date information on opening hours, items in stock, prices etc, be sure to contact the business directly. The following list may include online retailers and mail order suppliers.
Do you operate a Queensland nursery which specialises in plants suitable for Japanese or Chinese gardens? Do you sell or construct garden accessories (e.g. lanterns, statues, bridges, pagodas, moon gates etc) to compliment these garden styles? Are you a designer of Japanese or Chinese gardens in Queensland? Advertise here. As well as Queensland businesses, Australian mail-order and online suppliers to this state may be listed here. More information: ADVERTISING.
Some places to view Japanese gardens in Queensland
Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha: While you're there, be sure to visit the Bonsai House (check with the Gardens for opening hours) and the bamboo collection nearby. Search for information: Brisbane City Council
Nerima Gardens, Ipswich: With help from Ipswich's sister city Nerima (Japan), the Gardens have been designed to portray the landscape of the Ipswich region, but in the style of a traditional Japanese garden. Search for information: Ipswich City Council
Toowoomba: The site is jointly owned by The University of Southern Queensland and the Toowoomba City Council. More information here: The Japanese Garden: Ju Raku En
Rockhampton: Japanese gardens at Rockhampton Botanic Gardens. Search for information: Rockhampton City Council
Gladstone: Japanese Tea House & Gardens
More links related to Japanese and Chinese landscape and architecture at the bottom of the page.More Links
The following links are for general information, research and ideas. Some species or varieties referred to in links may be unavailable in Australia, or unsuitable for the warmer parts of Queensland.Older News
Gladstone Japanese GardensThe official opening of the Japanese Gardens at the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens is scheduled for 11th July, 2010. Started 14 years ago, the project includes a Japanese tea House, pond, rockery and plantings. More information from Gladstone Regional Council here: Local to entertain at Japanese Garden official opening (PDF) (July 2010)
Japanese Tea House officially opened
The mayors of Ipswich and sister city Nerima, Japan, participated in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony to mark the official opening of this new addition to Ipswich's Nerima Gardens. More at the Ipwich City Council website: Tea House opens in Nerima Gardens (November 2009).
Qld's first traditional Japanese Tea House nears completion
The Tea House in Nerima Gardens, Ipswich has been constructed using traditional designs, although with some concessions to the Australian environment. Ironbark timbers were used for protection against termites, and it will have a timber and glass exterior instead of rice paper. It's due to be officially opened on 12th of November, with a traditional tea ceremony. More information from Ipswich City Council: Nerima Tea House starts to take shape (October 2009)
