In this book, renowned garden designer Motomi Oguchi offers the reader a step-by-step, practical approach to creating Japanese gardens, drawn from a wealth of experience that covers thirty years and encompasses the design of more than 400 gardens. The author uses real examples from gardens he has designed, constructed, and photographed to illustrate his key points, approaching each work from the perspective of the home or building owner. Oguchi begins with front gardens, as these are usually what one encounters first when entering a home. Typically, these front plantings are not defined Japanese garden types but rather, physical areas. He then moves on to tsubo niwa (courtyard gardens) and kare sansui (dry gardens) that might be found in the middle or rear of a building, or any available small space. Next, he introduces tea and tree gardens, which are more likely to be sections of a larger garden; and highlights specific characteristics and conditions of interior gardens. Within each chapter are general layouts and methods of developing the various gardens, which precede specific, step-by-step instructions. The author also offers practical and affordable variations on more ambitious designs and shows how they can be adapted to the reader's home or building. In addition, Oguchi emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and offers suggestions for special touches and restoration.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kodansha America, INC International Concepts
ISBN-13
9781568365442
eBay Product ID (ePID)
176851968
Product Key Features
Book Title
Create Your Own Japanese Garden: a Practical Guide
Author
Joseph Cali, Motomi Oguchi
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Design
Publication Year
2013
Number of Pages
130 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
267mm
Item Width
200mm
Item Weight
754g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Motomi Oguchi, Joseph Cali
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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