The best desktop Zen gardens to find your inner peace

Tried and Tested by Commercial Content Writer, Samantha Price.
"This desktop zen garden was definitely not shy of accessories. Featuring a bridge, stones, and cherry blossom trees - along with six rakes to create relaxing shapes within the generous amount of sand. The various ornaments are inspired by Japanese architecture and I particularly loved the different textures of the moss and the soft tactile petals of the cherry blossoms. It's no wonder this desktop zen garden has won various awards across Amazon."

Island Falls, the creator of this desktop garden, says: "Designing, branding and producing Zen Gardens was more than just a business venture. It was borne out of a love of Japan (visiting many times between 2013-2018). I wanted to replicate the Zen Gardens in desktop form. We have strived to create a version that is beautifully giftable, has beautiful touches throughout and is packed full of features and tools. We have won awards such as "best new Zen Garden" and "Amazon Choice" at various stages. We even ranked #1 in all of Home Decor for a period earlier this year."

Pros:
• Comes with accessories
• Traditional design of Japanese garden
• Comes with six rakes

Cons:
• Shallow tray

Review: "This is such a lovely zen garden. The little ornaments are well designed and don't look cheap. I especially love the little cherry blossom trees. It is a good size and is deep enough to keep the sand inside without much mess. There are enough little pebbles to form different path designs and a very good selection of well-crafted tools to make designs in the sand. Overall, definitely value for money and also well presented in a nice designed box with a glossy information leaflet explaining the different elements of zen gardens. Very pleased with it, looks so beautiful and is so relaxing to use."

Tried and Tested by Commercial Content Writer, Samantha Price.
"I absolutely love the colour of the sand that comes with this desktop zen garden from Island Falls on Amazon. The blue mimics a body of water and you can use the various rakes to create ripples in the sand. I was surprised at how fun and calming it was. My personal favourite tool is the flat rake with deep grooves, this really allows you to create some tranquil shapes in the sand. The amount of sand that came with this product, if anything, was more than enough to cover the bottom of the tray. That being said, it's probably better to have more sand than less when it comes to this type of product."

Island Falls, the creator of this desktop garden, says: "The crucial way we wanted to set ourselves apart was with the sand. Our sand is exceptionally high quality (we source it from Canada and I have a great relationship with our supplier) and unlike a lot of the sand found in other Zen Gardens, ours is certified safe, and free from potentially dangerous particles in the dust. It's a little-known issue, but to us (and to those who care), it's very important. Aside from being safe, it's also perfect for raking with a very subtle sparkle in the right light."

Pros:
• Beautiful coloured sand
• Features stones and lotus flower
• Comes with six rakes

Cons:
• Shallow tray

Review: "From the moment you open the box and encounter the tissue to the box with tools wrapped with a ribbon bow, peace and tranquillity surround you. All parts were included in the beautiful presentation package. I am very pleased and can not wait to use."

Step into the world of Zen gardens with this miniature garden, ideal if you're low on space, measuring just ‎21 x 14cm. It comes with its own bamboo rake, incense and mini stone incense holder. A simple Zen garden that encourages peace and tranquillity.

Pros:
• Comes with accessories
• Simple
• Compact
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Cons:**
• Too small for some

Review: "Very sweet and simple gift that promotes mindfulness and wellbeing. It’s lovely to use but also can be added to :) highly recommended as a gift or to go on a work desk."

Building on the openness of simplicity, this sand garden requests you to decorate its sparseness with your creativity. The small pebbles can ground your mind, while the 10 x 7-inch dimension gives you plenty of freedom to go outside the lines and find yourself. Grab the rake, close your eyes and allow yourself a moment of calm.

Pros:
• Comes with accessories
• Freedom to explore creativity
• Encourages mindfulness

Cons:
• On the expensive side

Review: "Bought as a gift and the recipient absolutely loves it. A little expensive for what it is, but the pleasure it has brought is priceless."

This desktop Zen garden is divided into sections, including segments for real tumbled stones that you can feel against the palm of your hand as a grounding technique. It measures 22.9 x 22.9cm and comes with a polyresin succulent for decoration and a rake.

Pros:
• Comes with accessories
• Includes succulent plant
• Real tumbled stones for grounding

Cons:
• Expensive

Review: "I bought this for myself and couldn't love it more."

Nothing says mystic Buddhist Zen garden like a small Buddha statue. This garden measures ‎15 x 12 x 17cm, and features the basic sand and rake combo and a tea light holder for some midnight meditation. You'll also find flowers, stones and a gong.

Pros:
• Includes accessories
• Features Buddha statue
• Features a gong

Cons:
• Too small for some

Review: "It’s not the highest quality as it’s all plastic but all the parts fit together with ease yet are secure, it looks like the picture and is clean. Contains everything as shown in the picture and is easy to assemble. As a small gift for someone without much space, it’s great. It’s not huge which I think you can expect from the price but it came fast and nicely packaged."

This tabletop Zen garden measures 29cm x 21cm x 22.5cm and is perfect for featuring on your home desk if you have the space. It'll be worth moving a few things around your home office to fit this in there because it has a beautiful water fountain with built-in LED lights. For ultimate relaxation, listen to the sound of the flowing water as you light the candle and use the rake to create patterns in the sand.

Pros:
• Has a water feature
• Comes with accessories
• Made from durable resin

Cons:
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The COCORO Deluxe Zen Garden is a brilliant way to help you focus, feel relaxed and meditate by gently creating patterns and placing the accessories on top of the sand. It measures 25 x 25cm, so it's the perfect size for a desk or coffee table.

Pros:
• Comes with accessories
• Freedom to explore creativity
• Includes creatures like koi fish

Cons:
• Sand may spill during delivery

Review: "I'm not normally the kind of person to write reviews but this little garden was recommended to me by a friend and I wasn't disappointed! I spend a lot of time by my computer and having this cute zen garden next to me is a constant reminder to breathe and take it easy. I have a high-pressure job so I sometimes take a sip of tea and draw lines in the sand, or reposition the little ornaments (which look great, by the way!). Shipping was lightning fast and it was very well packaged to make sure it was undamaged on arrival! Recommended!"

Like walking through a picture-perfect Japanese garden, this allows you to draw your rake under a mini bridge and around a range of fake trees. Measuring 24 x 24cm, this round Zen garden allows you to let your imagination wonder as you create paths and waves in the sand with your free rake.

Pros:
• Realistic
• Features greenery and bridges
• Comes with accessories

Cons:
• Shallow tray

Review: "Gift for my Dad and he absolutely loves it - truly brilliant- would buy again for sure and the circle is a huge plus easier on the eyes compared to the rigid rectangle shape :)"

Incorporating lots of different elements, such as the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang, the statue of Buddha and elements of a Japanese Zen garden. This desktop garden measures 24cm x 24cm and comes with a free rake, tealight holder, as well as a resin plant and some pebbles. It includes both grey sand and white sand to create the Yin Yang symbol.

Pros:
• Well packaged and put together
• Includes accessories
• Easy to set up

Cons:
• Shallow tray

Review: "This really is beautiful. This was bought as a gift for my husband and greatly received. It was well packaged and so calming to use."