Creating a Japanese Garden

by Peter Chan

A bonsai expert and Japanese garden design designer introduces home gardeners to the types and elements symbolic and practical of Japanese garden design. The rest of the beautifully- illustrated book presents case studies of his design projects in Britain, ranging from a tiny courtyard to an estate's stroll garden, and a sampling of favorite traditional gardens in Japan. The book does not include references. Distributed in North America by Sterling. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Japan, Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Richard T · Rating 3 out of 5]

More an overview of Americans recreating Japanese gardens than a study of actual Japanese gardens

[Deodand · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been doing a lot of reading on this subject and I choose this book as the best for Japanese garden novices. Chan doesn't overwhelm the reader by parsing schools of Japanese thought or reciting thousands of years of history. This topic could make an enthusiastic reader disappear down a rabbit-hole for several years, but if you are looking for an overview, this is a tidy one.

[Lee (of Shalott) · Rating 3 out of 5]

These designs are suited to a larger scale plot rather than the average back yard garden (check out The Japanese Tea Garden). An extensive plant list is included.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice rock photos