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Indeed, despite the organic feel, such a garden should be physically impossible because the water basins would raise the water level to the point that the trees couldn’t thrive. This water garden is, in fact, a carefully calculated work of art that masks the human element that made it possible: a concept distilled from traditional Japanese gardens.<br /> <br /> Learn more about this gorgeous green wonderland by heading over to Spoon & Tamago via the link below. </p> <div class="section-bottom clearfix"> <p class="quote float-l"> Read full story: <a href="http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2019/10/04/art-biotop-water-garden/" target="_blank">www.spoon-tamago.com</a> </p> </div> </section> <div class="bottom-sns clearfix"> <ul> <li class="float-l"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fallabout-japan.com%2Fen%2Farticle%2F8601%2F&t=Get%20Artsy%20at%20This%20Gorgeous%20Art%20Retreat%20Garden" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'window', 'width=550, height=450,personalbar=0,toolbar=0,scrollbars=1,resizable=1'); return false;"><i class="fa fa-facebook"></i></a></li> <li class="float-l pc"><a target="_blank" 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