A Practical Guide To Japanese Gardening

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Alto Books
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2009
Edition: First Edition

Description: 256 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Over 700 photographs and illustrations include step-by-step features, colour plans and diagrams, and inspirational pictures of a stunning array of Japanese gardens throughout Europe, Japan and the US. Presents 15 projects for creating complete Japanese gardens, together with clear explanations, illustrations and photography - each complete garden consists of three special features. Special sections on the five Japanese garden styles (pond gardens, dry gardens, tea gardens, stroll gardens and courtyard gardens) explain the characteristics of each style with practical tips on how to achieve them. This is an invaluable, comprehensive guide to creating the Japanese gardening style in locations ranging from large gardens to small yards. A plant directory gives a detailed evaluation of the various types of plants with advice on flowering habits, key growth stages and hardiness.

ISBN: 9780980491456