Japanese Gardens Made Simple

A Beginner's Guide to Stones, Moss, Water, Paths, and Peaceful Design

von Paul Su

134 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Create a peaceful Japanese-inspired garden even if you have a small yard, patio, or balcony.Japanese Gardens Made Simple is a practical beginner's guide to understanding the design principles behind Japan's most calming gardens. Instead of copying expensive temple landscapes or filling your yard with Japanese decorations, you'll learn how stones, plants, paths, water, and empty space work together to create balance and tranquility.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Choose and position stones naturally- Create dry streams and simple water features- Use moss, maples, pines, bamboo, and climate-friendly substitutes- Design stepping-stone paths, gates, bridges, and lanterns- Understand dry gardens, tea gardens, courtyard gardens, pond gardens, and stroll gardens- Adapt Japanese garden principles to balconies and small spaces- Design your own garden with a practical eight-step process- Avoid the most common beginner mistakes- Plan seasonal maintenance and improvements throughout the yearThe book is specifically aimed at ordinary homeowners, retirees, apartment dwellers, and beginners who want the feeling of a Japanese garden without needing a large property or professional landscaping budget.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798173562784
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published