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Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden
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Product Description
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 colour through the varied greens of foliage and moss, "Serene Gardens" is the only book that explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve the natural, minimalist look so beloved by Japanese garden designers. There are 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. As the wealth of stunning colour photographs from around the world demonstrates, Japanese garden design is concerned with a reverence for nature and the overall effect is of tranquility. "Serene Gardens" will help people to create much-needed oases of calm in their own outdoor spaces.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #19390 in Books
- Published on: 2008-02-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 144 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Yoko Kawaguchi is bilingual in English and Japanese, having been brought up in the USA, Canada and Japan. A keen gardener, she has lived in Britain for the past decade and contributes regular articles to horticultural magazines including The Garden, the journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. This is her first book. Her current home is in Cardiff, Wales.
Customer Reviews
Serene Gardens- a serene read
I've had this book a few years now and I always keep it at hand to inspire me, it is well written, has good practical advice along with clear illustrations and wonderful photographs showing both established Japanese gardens and Western gardens in the Japanese style, there's even a few pages at the end describing various plants ,trees and shrubs that go well with this style.
If you're planning a Japanese garden - get it, or even if you just like to peruse beautiful books with inspiring pics - get it, you will love it.
Great book
I am planning a Japanese garden, and this book has helped me a lot. I have many books on the subject and this is one of the best. I highly recommend it.
