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9781568365442 English 1568365446 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 readers home or building. In addition, Oguchi emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and offers suggestions for special touches and restoration., The Japanese garden is unsurpassed in its subtle interplay of nature and design. Whether a rustic stone walkway in a small entrance garden, or the tranquil vista of a backyard tree garden, the unmistakable balance of serenity and beauty has earned the Japanese garden a reputation as a living work of art. In Create Your Own Japanese Garden , veteran garden designer Motomi Oguchi offers the reader a step-by-step, practical approach to Japanese garden design, of more than 400 gardens. Real examples from gardens he has conceived, constructed, and photographed cover key garden types and construction methods. Joseph Cali, author of The New Zen Garden , lends his perspective, as well as detailed line drawings, to make these original Japanese designs accessible to homeowners, landscape designers, and garden lovers everywhere. The focus of this book is on the intimate relation between house and garden, and how Japanese garden types can be applied to residential homes and small businesses to bring a bit of that traditional beauty into everyday life. Oguchi begins every chapter by discussing the general layouts and methods for developing each garden before going into one specific feature of the garden in a step-by-step format. Sections on general techniques offer advice on handling stone, sand, bamboo, moss, and trees. Applying time-honored techniques to typical situations, Create Your Own Japanese Garden offers both ambitious designs and simple variations calculated to bring you into closer contact with nature the Japanese way. Accompanied by detailed photographs and illustrations, as well as suggestions for special touches and maintenance, this book will be an invaluable resource for any garden enthusiast, and indeed any reader keen to explore the techniques that capture the beauty and ambience of the Japanese garden. Add a touch of serenity to your home and life . . . Step-by-step instruction on Japanese garden design and construction Numerous examples of sukiya -style gardens Practical information for both the casual and dedicated gardener Hundreds of photographs and detail-rich illustrations
9781568365442 English 1568365446 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 readers home or building. In addition, Oguchi emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and offers suggestions for special touches and restoration., The Japanese garden is unsurpassed in its subtle interplay of nature and design. Whether a rustic stone walkway in a small entrance garden, or the tranquil vista of a backyard tree garden, the unmistakable balance of serenity and beauty has earned the Japanese garden a reputation as a living work of art. In Create Your Own Japanese Garden , veteran garden designer Motomi Oguchi offers the reader a step-by-step, practical approach to Japanese garden design, of more than 400 gardens. Real examples from gardens he has conceived, constructed, and photographed cover key garden types and construction methods. Joseph Cali, author of The New Zen Garden , lends his perspective, as well as detailed line drawings, to make these original Japanese designs accessible to homeowners, landscape designers, and garden lovers everywhere. The focus of this book is on the intimate relation between house and garden, and how Japanese garden types can be applied to residential homes and small businesses to bring a bit of that traditional beauty into everyday life. Oguchi begins every chapter by discussing the general layouts and methods for developing each garden before going into one specific feature of the garden in a step-by-step format. Sections on general techniques offer advice on handling stone, sand, bamboo, moss, and trees. Applying time-honored techniques to typical situations, Create Your Own Japanese Garden offers both ambitious designs and simple variations calculated to bring you into closer contact with nature the Japanese way. Accompanied by detailed photographs and illustrations, as well as suggestions for special touches and maintenance, this book will be an invaluable resource for any garden enthusiast, and indeed any reader keen to explore the techniques that capture the beauty and ambience of the Japanese garden. Add a touch of serenity to your home and life . . . Step-by-step instruction on Japanese garden design and construction Numerous examples of sukiya -style gardens Practical information for both the casual and dedicated gardener Hundreds of photographs and detail-rich illustrations