Japanese Gardening in Small Spaces

by Isao Yoshikawa

A practical guide to planning and constructing a Japanese garden. Step-by-step instructions explain every facet, from displaying plants and rocks to mastering drainage and lighting, to creating bamboo fences and hedges.

Genres: Gardening, Japanese Literature, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 1996

Reviews

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly a step by step guide, first few pages are pictures of gardens, the rest is how to build the ideas presented. Not much for inspiration, but great reference.

[Cathay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent instructions for Japanese garden elements, including basic techniques for creating bamboo fences, designing the garden, and understanding tsuboniwa (creating a garden/"courtyard planted with..."), from the history of the Japanese garden to the final product. Any backyard or section of a backyard can be elevated into a "zen garden" for a special, peaceful place to reflect (or have tea!) with these exceptional step-by-step methods. The directions are clear and the photos depict "how to" very well. This is the definitive Japanese garden book!