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Gardens: Japanese Garden
Traditionally refined and with an eye toward simplicity and balance, japanese gardens are favourites among many garden goers. Many are actually private, although some public gardens do have special displays devoted to the style. While some of the most famous are "dry" or "rock" gardens, some of the different aspects and features may include ponds, sitting gardens, tea gardens and strolling gardens. Below are the gardens in this category, listed by region: |
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![]() | Creating Your Own Japanese Garden by: Takashi Sawano Written by a Japanese landscape architect who lived and worked overseas, this book offers detailed step-by-step advice on how to design and construct Japanese gardens in various environments, using only materials widely available in the West. [reviews] |
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![]() | Gardenwalks in the Pacific Northwest: Beautiful Gardens along the Coast from Oregon to British Columbia (Gardenwalks Series) by: Alice Joyce A delight for generalists and garden enthusiasts alike, this book is an indispensable resource for travelers throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. [reviews] |
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