Title:
Serene gardens : creating japanese design and detail in the western garden
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Publication Information:
New Holland : New Holland Pub., 2000
ISBN:
9781859742600
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Summary
Summary
A practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens. Using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles, and emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs and the subtlety of colour through the varied greens of foliage and moss, the book 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.