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A Zen garden in Pinckney

The Detroit News
Flagstone weaves its way through Steven and Kathy Braykovich ' s backyard in Pinckney. Pictured is one of four seating areas.
Flagstone weaves its way through Steven and Kathy Braykovich's backyard in Pinckney. Pictured is one of four seating areas.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A gazebo seating area is another seating area. Art panels are suspended from one side.
A gazebo seating area is another seating area. Art panels are suspended from one side.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Steven, who owns a digital manufacturing company in Wixom, stands on a red bridge over a stream that leads to a koi pond.
Steven, who owns a digital manufacturing company in Wixom, stands on a red bridge over a stream that leads to a koi pond.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A firepit with seating sits on one side of the flagstone path while another seating area sits on the other.
A firepit with seating sits on one side of the flagstone path while another seating area sits on the other.
Maureen Feighan
A red bridge, often found in Japanese gardens, crosses a stream. Red bridges symbolize wisdom and transformation.
A red bridge, often found in Japanese gardens, crosses a stream. Red bridges symbolize wisdom and transformation.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A koi, one of nearly a dozen in the pond, comes up for something to eat.
A koi, one of nearly a dozen in the pond, comes up for something to eat.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A statue is one of many throughout the garden.
A statue is one of many throughout the garden.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
The plants are mostly perennials with some annuals thrown in. The garden is mostly shaded so plant selection is important.
The plants are mostly perennials with some annuals thrown in. The garden is mostly shaded so plant selection is important.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Butterflies work their up a tree trunk, a tribute to Kathy ' s deceased parents.
Butterflies work their up a tree trunk, a tribute to Kathy's deceased parents.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
An angel statue with her hands open also is a tribute to Kathy ' s parents.
An angel statue with her hands open also is a tribute to Kathy's parents.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
The perfect place to relax: a hammock.
The perfect place to relax: a hammock.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
The stream leads to a koi pond. The couple relies on Aquatic Oasis in Whitmore Lake to help them maintain the pond.
The stream leads to a koi pond. The couple relies on Aquatic Oasis in Whitmore Lake to help them maintain the pond.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
English Gardens helped the couple install a terrace area in the southeast corner of the yard.
English Gardens helped the couple install a terrace area in the southeast corner of the yard.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Above the terrace area is a Buddha statue and meditation area with a bell. Steven said he thought about making his own bell but found one at Plymouth ' s Rock Shoppe.
Above the terrace area is a Buddha statue and meditation area with a bell. Steven said he thought about making his own bell but found one at Plymouth's Rock Shoppe.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
An Eastern bluebird pauses for a drink in the backyard.
An Eastern bluebird pauses for a drink in the backyard.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Flagstone creates a walkway around different parts of the garden.
Flagstone creates a walkway around different parts of the garden.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A koi.
A koi.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
The terrace area is the most recent addition to the Braykovich ' s yard.
The terrace area is the most recent addition to the Braykovich's yard.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Light reflects off the pond.
Light reflects off the pond.
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Koi.
Koi.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Steve Braykovich's zen garden in Pinckney, Michigan on June 12, 2020.
Steve Braykovich's zen garden in Pinckney, Michigan on June 12, 2020.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Steven has speakers wired in four zones throughout the backyard to play music.
Steven has speakers wired in four zones throughout the backyard to play music.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Steven stands at the foot of the red bridge. That ' s his second red bridge. He had to replace an earlier one.
Steven stands at the foot of the red bridge. That's his second red bridge. He had to replace an earlier one.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News