ADD A TOUCH OF JAPANESE STYLE TO YOUR GARDEN - Ms Yin & Mr Yang's Garden Design Book

Download or read book ADD A TOUCH OF JAPANESE STYLE TO YOUR GARDEN - Ms Yin & Mr Yang's Garden Design Book written by Nigel Spaven and published by Niggles Publishing. This book was released on with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I visited Kyoto, I popped into a small tea room and ended up sitting next to a young couple, Ms Yin and Mr Yang. They ‘squidged up’ and we got chatting. Add a Touch of Japanese Style to your Garden – 30 Simple Ideas, Ms Yin & Mr Yang’s Garden Design Book is a fun, easy to read book, full of interesting ideas and tips. It is aimed at the everyday person who would like to learn a little bit more about Japanese gardens and perhaps how they could incorporate a few elements into their own garden without spending a fortune or having to completely re-model their garden. In this book Ms Yin and Mr Yang explain to us: · A brief history and overview of the main types of Japanese garden · Some of the considerations and simple principles for your garden · Basic pruning and how to create interesting Japanese style trees · The main trees used in Japanese gardens · Paths and stepping stones · How to use different materials and forms to create interest in your garden · The importance of water and stone and ideas on how to incorporate · Tea gardens and pavilions and how they are used and laid out. · The use of lanterns, water basins, pagodas, fences and accessories · Some simple design plans and ideas for even the smallest of spaces · A useful guide to plants we can use to create a Japanese feel So, if you fancy a cup of tea and an interesting natter with Ms Yin and Mr Yang about sharing a few ideas on how to add a touch of Japanese style to your garden this book’s for you, squidge up!