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Art
of the Japanese Garden
by Michiko Young et al
Paperback: 176 pages ISBN: 4805311258
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (April 10, 2011) |
| The book traces the development
and blending of gardening traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features. It
features a number of the most notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards,
early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens,
tea gardens and stroll gardens. |
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The
Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Gardening and Growing Bonsai
by Charles Chesshire
Hardcover: 512 pages ISBN: 0754820912
Publisher: Anness (July 16, 2011) |
| An encyclopedia of two classic and
ever-popular horticultural arts combined in one unique volume. Essential advice,
step-by-step techniques and projects, plans, plant listings and over 1500 photographs and
illustrations. |
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Creating
a Japanese Garden
by Charles Chesshire
Paperback: 96 pages ISBN: 1844768449
Publisher: Anness (July 16, 2011) |
| Design your own Japanese oasis in
one of the five classic styles. A step-by-step guide to pond, dry, tea, stroll and
courtyard gardens: practical advice, projects and plant directory, with over 250
photographs. |
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A
Practical Guide to Japanese Gardening
by Charles Chessshire and Alex Ramsay
Hardcover: 256 pages ISBN: 0754817725
Publisher: Anness (August 16, 2009) |
| Creating a Japanese garden is not
just a practical exercise, but also a spiritual one. An authentic Japanese garden is full
of ancient symbolism and magic. This book is an inspirational and practical guide to
creating the Japanese garden style, from design options and materials to planting
techniques and decorative features. |
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A
Japanese Touch for Your Garden
by Kiyoshi Seike et al
Hardcover: 96 pages ISBN: 4770030797
Pub: Kodansha USA; 2nd ed (February 1, 2009) |
| A concise introduction to the
practical aspects of making a Japanese garden with hundreds of creative but time-honored
ways to make maximum use of the available space. Schematic layout plans, detailed how-to
explanations, notes on the care and choice of plants, and over 150 color photographs of
Japanese gardens. |
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The
Japanese Tea Garden
by Marc P. Keane
Hardcover: 296 pages ISBN: 1933330678
Pub: Stone Bridge; 1st ed (December 1, 2009) |
| Almost every Japanese garden is
influenced by the tea garden. Marc Peter Keane describes the history, design, and
aesthetics of tea gardens, from T’ang China to the present day, with over one hundred
stunning photographs, floor plans, and illustrations. The most extensive book on this
genre ever published in English. |
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Japanese
Garden Design
by Marc P. Keane, Haruzo Ohashi
Hardcover ISBN: 0804838569
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (January 15, 2007) |
| This comprehensive book includes
chapters on design principles and techniques, excellent full-color photography and
detailed plans of the various types of gardens. Also included is an extensive glossary, a
bibliography of books in English and Japanese, and numerous maps. |
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Japanese
Gardens in a Weekend: Projects for One, Two or Three Weekends
by Robert Ketchell
Paperback: 160 pages ISBN: 060061428X
Publisher: Hamlyn; New Ed edition (March 28, 2006) |
| You can construct a Japanese garden
quickly with this guide to planning, materials, plants, pruning, and special additions. |
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