Imperial Gardens Landscapes is one of Australia’s premier Oriental garden design companies. With over 35 years of experience specialising in the design, construction and project management of Oriental gardens and water features. IGL has developed methods of blending eastern & western design & construction.

Ken Lamb & his team can offer aesthetic rock placement work, which includes utilising cranes to place large rocks (1-12 tonne in size) to construct gardens with waterfalls up to 6 metres in height. Over the past 30 years we have we have developed considerable expertise creating water features, ponds, waterfalls and Koi Carp ponds (both indoors and out) with healthy, balanced water environments, and excellent water clarity.

Imperial Gardens Landscapes’ specialist services include:

Traditional Japanese rock placement

Raked pattern pebble gardens

Waterfall & pond design and construction

Japanese garden maintenance

Naturalistic water gardens

Courtyard design & construction

Water feature design and specification

Bonsai & shaping of trees and shrubs

Construction of Oriental timber bridges & gates

Construction of timber tea houses & pavilions

Installation of shishi-odoshi & bamboo waterspouts

Installation of “escape proof” ornamental bamboo

 

 

 

 

 

WE ARE OPEN THROUGH EASTER

 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9:30am- 5pm    

 208 Forest Way, Belrose, NSW 2085

02 9986 3968


Article in Domain Magazine, July 14-15 2023

“This garden is the most perfect expression of the Japanese garden spirit, of any garden outside of Japan.”
-From the 7th International Symposium of Japanese Gardens in Sydney 2012
Garden at a Hunter’s Hill property designed, constructed & professionally maintained
by Ken Lamb

(Click article to read and view)


NEWS UPDATE:  NEW BALI SHIPMENT IS IN! 

New bowls of all sizes, shapes, materials now in stock. Carved stone pavers, bamboo windchimes all sizes, buddhas, singing bowls, incense packs, and more, now in store, in stock at Hidden Orient.

 

stone waterbowls

 


GIFT VOUCHERS

available for purchase, call us  today to find out more!

02 9986 3968

 


Our NEW Granite Shipment Has Arrived!

Now in store at Hidden Orient. Here are some of the items that have been restocked:

  • Curved Bridges

  • Rough Guidestones

  • Fancy Yukimi Lanterns

  • Oribe Lanterns

  • Kozenibachi Water Bowls

  • Natsume Water Bowls

  • Pavers, Slabs, Stepping Stones

  • Granite Benches

  • Natural Stone Lanterns


Japanese Pruning Workshop Sunday 14th April 2024

1 day Workshop with Ken Lamb 9am-4pm

Spend an interesting and entertaining day with Ken Lamb, learning the history, principles and practice of traditional Japanese pruning and its symbolism. Includes course notes, lunch from a local Japanese Restaurant, bottles of water, morning tea.

Small group number to facilitate a fascinating educational day of guided hands-on pruning.

For future bookings or enquiries please call +61 2 9986 3968 or email enquiries@imperialgardens.com.au

Future Dates:

2024

16 June
11 August
13 October
8 December


Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting Workshops Sunday 17th March 2024

9am – 12:30pm with Ken Lamb

This workshop is an introduction to the principles of Japanese Sumi-e painting, in a small group. Each participant will create their own Sumi-e painting, with assistance from Ken.
Basic materials will be provided for the day, plus extra supplies available for purchase like paper, ink and brushes.
Prior experience or skills are not needed.
Cost is $95 for this half day workshop including morning tea. COVID Safe practices are followed.
Small group number to facilitate a fascinating half day workshop.
For future bookings or enquiries please call +61 2 9986 3968 or email enquiries@imperialgardens.com.au

Future Dates:

2024
12 May
14 July
15 September
10 November

 


Ken’s
Masterclass

Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting Workshop Sunday

17th March 2024

1pm-4pm with Ken Lamb

This workshop is for the more advanced student – spend time with Ken developing your established skills working on a larger work of art. Class size is limited to 4 participants to enable greater one-on-one time with Ken.

Basic materials will be provided for the day, plus extra supplies available for purchase like paper, ink and brushes.

Cost is $125 for this half day workshop including afternoon tea. COVID Safe practices are followed.

Definitely a must for those who are interested in developing their skill and knowledge of the fascinating art of Japanese Sumi-e Ink Painting.
For future bookings or enquiries please call +61 2 9986 3968 or email enquiries@imperialgardens.com.au

 

Future Dates:

2024

12 May
14 July
15 September
10 November