Orthos All About Creating Japanese Gardens Orthos All About Gardening
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
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great intro
I got this book from the library and was pleasantly surprised at the details and useful, practical advice on conceiving and executing a japanese garden. The book contains detailed instructions on how to lay out, build, select plans for, and maintain a Japanese-inspired garden. It talks about rocks, rock gardening, ponds, water plants and fish, paths, stepping stones, gates, and plants and plant selections. I found it really helpful in getting ideas to give to our landscape architect. I would recommend this book for anyone that is going to actually build (rather than just enjoy looking at pictures of) a japanese garden.
5 Stars For inspiration, start here
I’ve always wanted to have a Japanese Garden but never got around to doing it. I picked up this book at the library and, WOW, it has really inspired me! Not only am I now drafting up plans to turn a corner of my yard into a Japanese Garden but I showed it to a neighbor and he’s thinking of making his backyard into something like the courtyard garden on page 20. I’ll probably get a library of books on Japanese Gardening but this book will be the first one I’ll buy.
5 Stars Good for beginners
The book is easy to read and explains the whole concept of Japanese gardening. I learned with it and will be using it to plan my Japanese garden. Very pleased customer!
5 Stars Book great, sticker bad
Seller applied an inventory control sticker to front of book. This sticker used an adhesive that was very difficult to remove; required GooGone. Suggest change stickers, use one that doesn’t damage front of book. After sticker was removed, book proved to be factual with great illustrations.
5 Stars Build Your Japanese Garden and spent your free time golfing
I bought serveral books about creating Japanese gardens. This book by far the best one that I had. I built a Japanese style Rock Garden so I don’t have to mow my lawn. My back yard is built based on some of the pictures and tips I read from this book. The fun part is that you put in your hard work and built the garden you wanted which pays off when your guests give you thumb up. I spent about $5000 on the materials and hours of my own labor on the project. Now I can spent my weekend golfing instead of mowing my lawn. Ouch! My back still hurting from all the hardwork.
