Zen gardens, also known as Japanese dry gardens, have been used since at least the first century.
The gardens are distinctive for their gravel or sand raked to look like waves.
They sometimes include moss, larger rocks, trees, bushes, or water features.
A small Zen garden is a miniature version of the traditional garden.
It may be kept in a small frame or tray.
At a minimum, it includes sand and a small rake.
The rake is used to make designs in the sand, which calms the mind and aids focus and stress relief.
You can use various sand tools to create different designs, including brushes, combs, pens, and sand stamps.