All about Creating Japanese Gardens

Japanese gardens have long been appreciated for providing beautiful, tranquil spaces that evoke feelings of sanctuary, often in short supply these days. This practical guide to Japanese gardening teaches you how to:

- Use centuries-old garden design techniques to create tranquil spaces that evoke a feeling of sanctuary.

- Select and arrange plants and ornaments in a traditional design while at the same time emphasizing your personal tastes.

- Calm your busy lifestyle, inspire peace of mind and reflect nature to create serenity.

From The Publisher:

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 mind

Reflect nature to create serenity:

Appropriate plant selections

Traditional design

Contemporary looks