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Japanese Garden Design
Japanese Garden Design
Price $29.95
SALE $19.97

Marc Peter Keane presents to the reader the essential concepts and processes that Japanese garden designers have employed through the centuries.
Suiseki & Viewing Stones
Suiseki & Viewing Stones
Price $17.95
SALE $8.95

By Melba Tucker with Photographs by Peter Bloomer

Treasures of the California deserts capture the essence of the unique and beautiful landscapes of the Southwest. Stones from the author's collection found in South Africa, China and Japan illustrate the universal appeal of these miniature natural wonders. An informative book with 60 inspirational color photographs of the author's most prized stones.

48 pages - 9" x 8" - Hard cover
Japanese Gardens in a Weekend
Japanese Gardens in a Weekend
Price $14.95
SALE $11.36

Projects for 1, 2 or 3 Weekend
Now in paperback
by Robert Ketchell
This popular book covers a wonderful range of projects and techniques. A very worthy addition to your Japanese gardening collection at a remarkable price. 160 pages, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4" 200 color photos & illustrations.
The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation
The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation
Price $19.95
SALE $13.97

This popular classic by Yugi Yoshimura, a Japanese American bonsai pioneer, is back in print. The emphasis is on Suiseki (Viewing stones), but there's plenty on bonsai as well.
What's Wrong with My Plant and How Do I Fix It?
What's Wrong with My Plant (and How Do I Fix It?)
Price $24.95
SALE $16.22

This excellent, invaluable, thorough-going new book features numerous clear photos and illustrations along with easy to use and understand text.
Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto
Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto
Price $18.00
SALE $12.60

Cherry blossoms have long been an almost sacred symbol of beauty, impermanence and renewal in Japan. Now you can enjoy their dazzling displays without buying a ticket to Japan.
The Japanese Tea Garden
The Japanese Tea Garden
Price $59.95
SALE $35.00

Marc Peter Keane, renowned author and designer takes you on a guided tour of Japanese tea gardens, from ancient times to the modern day. Hardcover- 10 1/2" x 8 1.4" - 284 pages - 117 color photos & illustrations
Easy Ikebana
Easy Ikebana
Price $14.95
SALE $10.47

Floral Accents for the Home
by Reiko Takenaka

This easy to use, simple and straightforward (and inexpensive) little book is an excellent guide for the beginner.
Reiko Takenaka is quite famous in the world of ikebana and when you see what she has done with this user friendly and highly instructive guide, you will understand why.
Softcover. 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" 72 pages Numerous color photos and illustrations
Japanese Gardening book, The Art of the Japanese Garden
The Art of the Japanese Garden by David & Michiko Young
Price $29.95
Sale Price: $19.97
You save $9.98!

A great Japanese garden book. One of the most beautiful books on Japanese gardening. So well written and photographed, a winner for anyone who loves Japanese gardens.
More Japanese Gardening Books
Bamboo Fences
Bamboo Fences
Price $19.95
SALE $13.97

by Isao Yoshikawa
Most Japanese gardens need them. This is the definitive book.
Moss Gardening
Moss Gardening
Price $34.95
SALE $22.72

Moss for your bonsai trees and your garden. This benchmark book captures the heart and soul of moss and moss gardening.
Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples
Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples
Price $19.95
SALE $13.97

This very handy book describes & shows 300 of the most widely available J. maples in N. America and introduces 50 new cultivars.
Pruning Trees & Shrubs, Bonsai tree pruning, bonsai tree trimming, Conifer pruning, Garden pruning, Shaping trees, Tree pruning, Shrub pruning, Styling trees, Styling Bonsai Trees, How to prune, How to trim trees, How to prune bonsai, Pruning & Trimming
Pruning of Trees, Shrubs & Conifers
Price $29.95
SALE $17.97

To understand aesthetic pruning, first understand pruning for health and maintenance. Then you can use these principles on garden &  bonsai trees.
Create Your Own Japanese Garden, how-to garden design book
Create Your Own Japanese Garden by Oguchi & Cali
Price $29.95
SALE $19.97

A practical and attractive guide for anyone interested in building their own Japanese style garden, or for anyone who enjoys beautiful landscape art.
The focus is on the intimate relation between house and garden, and how Japanese style gardens can be applied to homes and businesses.
Includes numerous step by step instructions that are supported by a wealth of quality photos and illustrations.

Hardcover, 128 pages, 7.75" x 10.5" (20 x 27 cm)
Rock Garden Design
Rock Garden Design
Price $29.95
SALE $19.97

40 experts provide the tools you need to create stunning habitats in a variety of regions and climates. Hardcover,
316 pages 100+ color photos.
Japanese Touch for Your Garden, How to Japanese gardening book, Garden design and building
Japanese Touch for Your Garden by Koji Yagi
Price $25.00
Sale Price: $17.50
You save $7.50!

How to Japanese gardening book. This classic book is one of the very best for designing and creating your own Japanese style garden.
Creating Your Own Japanese Garden design book
Creating Your Own Japanese Garden, by Takashi Sawano
Price $32.00
SALE $22.40

Designing and building a Japanese garden. If you want to build your own Japanese style garden, this is an excellent place to start.
Houses & Gardens of Kyoto
Houses & Gardens of Kyoto
Price $39.95
SALE $27.97

This is one of the two or three most beautiful Japanese gardens books you'll ever see. And it's not just about Japanese gardens. The houses (actually houses and other types of buildings) present some of the most perfect artistry and craftsmanship anywhere and the gardens are every bit as good.
Pocket Guide to Bamboos
Pocket Guide to Bamboos by Jordan Meredith
Price $19.95
SALE $11.96

The only bamboo book you'll ever need. This very handy book describes & shows over 300 bamboo species. Full of info on identification, cultivation, maintenance & much more.
Ikebana: Step by Step
Ikebana: Step by Step
Price $29.00
SALE $18.95

Reiko Takenaka
If you want to do ikebana and don't know how, or if you are doing ikebana and want to go further, this is the book. Several hundred inspirational and instructional color photos and numerous useful tips. I don't think we've seen a better book on the subject.

132 Pages, 700 color photos , 8 1/2" x 10 1/2", hardcover.
Japanese Stone Gardens
Japanese Stone Gardens
Price $24.95
SALE $17.47

Origins, Meaning, Form

by Stephen Mansfield

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful mystique and dynamism of the Japanese stone garden.
Hardcover, 160 pages, 150 color photos
Infinite Spaces
Infinite Spaces
Price $24.95
SALE $17.47

by Joe Earle

Let your eyes feast on the lush tranquility of some of Japan's greatest gardens. This is the very best gallery of japanese garden photos for the price. Numerous shots of wonderful gardens we have not seen in other books. Includes instructive if quaint passages from the 11th century poet Tachibana no Toshitsuna, who laid out the principles that shaped the design og the gardens pictured.

126 pages, 88 color photos, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2". Hardcover
The Japanese Garden Islands of Serenity
The Japanese Garden Islands of Serenity
Price $29.00
SALE $18.97

Haruzo Ohashi

A beautiful little picture book containing over 90 full color photos of wonderful Japanese gardens.

103 pages, 96 color photos, 9 3/4" x 10". Hardcover
Japanese Touch for Your Home
Japanese Touch for Your Home
Price $25.00
SALE $17.50

Koji Yagi

This book combines beauty and functionality in helping you decorate your home. Written by a Japanese master, anyone interested in Japanese aesthetics will find this volume compelling.

80 Pages 100+ color photographs and many useful diagrams, 9" x 12", softcover.
Serene Gardens
Serene Gardens
Price $17.95
Sale Price: $12.57
You save $5.38! Temp Out Of Stock

Creating Japanese Design & Detail in the Western Garden
by Yoko Kawaguichi

This popular classic is finally back in an affordable softcover version. Reveals how the Japanese approach to design and detail can be adapted to create peaceful, contemplative gardens. A finely illustrated how-to book with numerous helpful and inspirational color photos. Information on trees and shrubs, grasses and bamboo, waterfalls, bridges, ponds, paths, fences and more.

Softcover. 144 pages 9" x 10 1/4"