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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.
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