This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of foliage and moss, Authentic Japanese Gardens explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve peaceful, contemplative gardens.
There are instructions and tips for selecting plants and materials that are readily available, as well as plant lists and climate zone maps to aid western gardeners. As the wealth of stunning color photographs from around the world demonstrates, Japanese garden design is concerned with a reverence for nature and the overall effect is of tranquility. Authentic Japanese Gardens will help people to create much-needed oases of calm in their own outdoor spaces.

Authentic Japanese Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Traditional Elements, Layout, a Plant Directory of Trees, Shrubs, Bamboo, Flowers, and More

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Yoko Kawaguchi

Gardening & Landscape Design

IMM Lifestyle Books

Japanese garden design is concerned with a reverence for nature and its overall effect is of tranquility. Providing an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, this guide explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve the natural, minimalist look so beloved by Japanese garden designers. It shows how to use natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles and how to emphasize the value of shape in trees and shrubs and the subtlety of colour through the varied greens of foliage and moss. The guide provides instructions and tips for selecting plants and materials which are readily available, as well as plant lists and climate zone maps to aid western gardeners.

Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden

Trafalgar Square Pub

With their superbly shaped trees and shrubs, subtly colored foliage, and emphasis on nature in its pure state, Japanese Zen gardens are spaces of beauty and tranquility. Serene Gardens is an exquisitely illustrated introduction to the style and its traditions—and the only book that explains how to use western plants and materials to achieve the minimalist look beloved by Japanese garden designers. Gardeners will find plant lists; climate zone maps; instructions for selecting readily available flora, wood, bamboo, rocks, and pebbles; and gorgeous color photographs showcasing gardens from around the world.

Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Practical Introduction to the Tradition of Zen Gardening with Natural Wood, Bamboo, Rocks, and Pebbles

Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden. 144 pages. Japanese garden design is concerned with a reverence for nature and its overall effect is of tranquility. Providing an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, this guide explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve the natural, minimalist look so beloved by Japanese garden designers.

Serene Gardens : Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden

New Holland Publishers, Ltd.

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Authentic Japanese Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Traditional Elements, Layout, a Plant Directory of Trees, Shrubs, Bamboo, Flowers, and More

Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden

Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden (IMM Lifestyle Books) Practical Introduction to the Tradition of Zen Gardening with Natural Wood, Bamboo, Rocks, and Pebbles

Serene Gardens : Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden