Japanese Gardens in a Weekend: Projects for One, Two or Three Weekends (In a Weekend)

Japanese Gardens in a Weekend: Projects for One, Two or Three Weekends (In a Weekend)
Автор
 
Год
 
Страниц
 
160
ISBN
 
060061428X
Издатель
 
University of California Press
Категория
 
Новые поступления. Архитектура

Описание:

Japanese gardens have a matchless allure—so still, and with a profound sense of beauty. All the more amazing, then, that you can construct such a special place so quickly, with this guide to planning, materials, plants, pruning, and special additions. The transformation can begin in a single weekend with a miniature Japanese garden in an old sink for display on a balcony or patio, or with trellis panels made from bamboo. It takes two weekends to add a zigzag bridge as a centerpiece to an iris garden or to put up an arbor. In less than a month, you can enjoy a vertical garden on a sleep slope, a heart-shaped pool with rockery, waterfall, or tea garden. The work lasts only a short time—the pleasure, forever. “Ketchell has compiled a realistic guide to constructing more than 20 outstanding Oriental garden features. Detailed directions combine with impeccable illustrations, and Ketchell’s informed explanations of construction techniques,...

Похожие книги

Learn Microsoft Visual Basic .NET In a WeekendLearn Microsoft Visual Basic .NET In a Weekend
Автор: Lloyd Work
Год: 1999
Containers: Simple Projects for the Weekend GardenerContainers: Simple Projects for the Weekend Gardener
Автор: George Carter
Год: 2007
Patkau ArchitectsPatkau Architects
Автор: Alexander Cuthbert, et al
Год: 2006
Upgrade Your PC to the Ultimate Machine In a WeekendUpgrade Your PC to the Ultimate Machine In a Weekend
Автор: Faithe Wempen
Год: 2003