- ISBN13: 9780897214896
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
These days, people crave gardens that fill the soul and comfort the body. Japanese gardening answers those yearnings. This book demonstrates how to…• Create a feeling of sanctuary • Make tranquil spaces• Arrange plants and ornaments Use centuries-old garden design techniques• Emphasize personal taste• Calm a busy lifestyle• Inspire peace of mindReflect nature to create serenity• Appropriate plant selections • Traditional design• Contemporary look… More >>
All About Creating Japanese Gardens
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#1 by J. Hew on May 13, 2010 - 9:23 am
Seller applied an inventory control sticker to front of book. This sticker used an adhesive that was very difficult to remove; required GooGone. Suggest change stickers, use one that doesn’t damage front of book. After sticker was removed, book proved to be factual with great illustrations.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by E. Abadia on May 13, 2010 - 10:14 am
Ortho’s books are great for the DIY person. This book has tons of ilustrations and complete information for you to crete your own garden with a Japanese flavor. A must for the creative gardener. Great price!
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Nell M. Benton on May 13, 2010 - 10:19 am
If you are looking for a coffee table book with marvelous photos, you should look elsewhere. But if you want to understand principles and techniques for creating a Japanese garden (or any beautiful landscape,) this book is for you. A few terrific tips: To make your yard look bigger, start with a wide path and make it taper toward the end. It will make the path look longer. Plant larger, well defined plants in the foreground and smaller, fuzzier plants in the background. It will look like a photo where the background is receding and give you an added feeling of depth. To make stepping stones, dig holes and pour concrete right in the ground. After a few hours, play with the texture. Make winding paths with little surprises at every turn that you cannot see from afar. The surprise can be a water feature, a blooming shrub, a statue, you name it. There are many many tips like these on every page in addition to fascinating information on the history and culture of Japanese gardens through the ages.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by J. Franco-Reyna on May 13, 2010 - 10:29 am
This is a good “starter” bok. It has great pics some design principles and a small section about specimens to use. I read it thoroughly and took it for what it was worth. Honestly the 3 stars are for the great nursery directory that’s up to date in tha back of the book
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Michelle Crepeau on May 13, 2010 - 11:27 am
This book is one of the best I ever buy about gardening and landscaping. The pictures alone worth the price.
They gives details to build your garden, makes pounds and falls and it seems so easy that I am starting my own right now.
They also list the kind of trees and plants to uses.
Buy this book with confidence.
Rating: 5 / 5