Authentic Japanese Gardens

Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden

By: Yoko Kawaguchi

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Paperback | 22 March 2016

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Paperback
168 Pages

Edition Type
New edition

Dimensions(cm)
27.9 x 21.6 x 1.0

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As a reformatted edition, 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.

Industry Reviews

âKawaguchi''s book may be the catalyst to get you designing a Japanese garden of your own.â

â"About.com

âA manual of practical advice and ideas to enable you to turn your dream into realityâ

â"Mostly Asian Food & Travel

âFull of ideas for planting your own Zen garden and creating a natural haven of peace and tranquilityâ

â"Go Japan Go

âExplains the many principles, ideas and the cultural background behind these intriguing spacesâ

â"The Telegraph

"Kawaguchi writes poetically"

â"Financial Times

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