I know nothing about Zen gardens, Corrie, but a google search for "Zen garden" produces 152,000 results - there ought to be something helpful there. I'm sure you'll feel more tranquil just browsing through the results - might even have a browse myself! Good luck,
Mike.
I hope your zen garden will be covered, because with the weather we are getting right now you could be washed out.
Hi thought I would add my 2 pence worth to the zen debate, as well as looking up zen gardens try searching for feng shui as this may give you some idea how to position your garden relative to north, following a local water scource or according to where u get the most sun for no white bits sun bathing..
a three legged toad statue for good luck always go down a treat
adam