Japanese Gardens

Garden Plants of Japan (971 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.04 2007 on 19:06:51 Topic: Other / Books

Japanese plants have had an unmistakable influence on the gardens of the world. Who can imagine gardens without flowering cherries, hostas, Japanese maples, or magnolias? For all the popularity of these plants in international gardens, however, few gardeners know the full story of Japanese plants — their history and uses in gardens in Japan, their horticultural merits for gardens of all kinds, even the meaning and symbolism of their native names. Now for the first time, a color encyclopedia prov ...

Creating Your Own Japanese Garden (820 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.04 2007 on 19:09:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The strong horizontals of bamboo reflected in a dark circle of water; the rhythmic clap of the deer scarer; the contemplative beauty of waves created in sand: combinations of nature and art that soothe and uplift the spirit. Your vision of a Japanese garden need not be confined to Japan. Here is a fully comprehensive guiide which will enable you to capture in your home or office environment the elusive spirit of the Japanese garden-no matter where you live. ...

Serene Gardens (467 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2008 on 21:44:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden | With their superbly shaped trees and shrubs, subtly colored foliage, and emphasis on nature in its pure state, Japanese Zen gardens are spaces of beauty and tranquility. Serene Gardens is an exquisitely illustrated introduction to the style and its traditions—and the only book that explains how to use western plants and materials to achieve the minimalist look beloved by Japanese garden designers. Gardeners will find plant lists; climat ...

Japanese Gardens (660 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.11 2007 on 09:55:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Nature crafted by man The Japanese garden, like all gardens, is more than mere nature; it is nature crafted by man. It needs the hands of the designer to give it meaning. The Japanese garden belongs to the realm of architecture; at its best, it is nature as art. The phases of its history document the constant redefinition of mans position within and towards nature. Its changing forms respond both to socio-economic developments and to religious and philosophical trends, and thereby reflect the sp ...

Japanese Garden Design (1175 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 10:25:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In Japanese Garden Design , landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history and development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens. ...

Infinite Spaces (738 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 08:29:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Art and Wisdom of the Japanese Garden | Japanese gardens have long been admired for their capacity to improve on nature through impeccable design, detail and composition, properties that elevate them from mere gardens to sacred spaces. Infinite Spaces is a remarkable reflection of the Japanese garden, drawing on extracts from the Sakuteiki ...

Acorus gramineus - Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush (1681 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 09:11:19 Topic: Plants / Aquatic Plants Match on Article's text

Japanese sweet flag is an aquatic or wetland perennial with semievergreen grasslike foliage. It has narrow, 6-14 in (15-35.6 cm) glossy leaves and looks like thick, lush grass. Location: Japanese sweet flag is native to eastern Asia where it grows in wetlands and shallow water. ...

Syringa reticulata - Japanese Tree Lilac (1592 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.10 2007 on 20:01:58 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

The Japanese tree lilac has cherrylike bark and grows 25 to 30 feet in height. It extends the lilac season by flowering in mid June, after the shrub lilacs. Its blossoms are initially rose-colored, then quickly turn creamy white, emitting a soft, sweet aroma like that of privet. Hardy in zones 3-7. ...

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' - Japanese Maple (3552 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 09:23:45 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

Lace-leaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis A green lace-leaf type Japanese Maple. Growing in a round dome will take 50 years to get 10 feet tall. Leaves dissected to mid-vein and green. In Fall colors are red-orange. Spectacular for a bonsai! ...

Gardens of the Spirit 2008 Calendar (955 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 08:01:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. ...

Salix integra 'Alba Maculata' - Hakuro Nishi Japanese Dappled Willow (2173 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 07:53:49 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

A Japanese plant with striking white-green-pink foliage. Slender branches are always moving in the breeze. Regular shearing is necessary to maintain leaf variegation. Very popular in Europe and gaining momentum in U.S. Also can be trained into an unusual bonsai specimum. ...

Aralia elata 'Golden Umbrella' - Japanese Angelica tree (3251 readers)

Contributed by havlis 01.11 2007 on 18:06:00 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Japanese angelica tree is a must have for those who love tropical lokking gardens. Its compound leaves grow upto 1.5m in when mature and give this plant an extraordinary, very architectural look. Moreover, this variety has golden-yellow margins or varigation. It has much less thorns than its close relative aralia spinosa (devil’s walking stick) and no prickles on the leaves. ...

Iris ensata - Japanese Water Iris (794 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:22:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Japanese iris (Iris ensata or kaempferi) have the largest flowers of all irises, some being about 30cm across. They have been bred for over 200 years in Japan and also during the last century in the USA. So today, there is a range of flower shapes and patterns, as well as a range of colours. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are relatively easy to grow as long as you remember that th ...

Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' - Japanese Holly (2752 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:13:04 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Japanase Pagoda Holly Bonsai - Ilex crenata Dwarf Pagoda A miniature variety of Japanese Holly. Stems are very short, 1 foot at most. Leaves are dark green on horizontal branches. Very compact plant. The plant is a true natural Bonsai. Also a good patio plant or house plant. Introduced by the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Height and spread in 10 years: 12 x 12. Prefers sun. Hardy in zones 6-9. In cooler regions grow as a house plant in a sunny, yet cool window. ...

The Art of Japanese Gardens (619 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:31:00 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Nourish the soul and restore the spirit: this photo-packed guidebook shows how to create the sense of harmony and balance of Zen philosophy. Every element that goes into the garden holds meaning, along with its careful arrangement, and its use of natural and unobtrusive materials. Walls, fences, and paths provide security, beauty, and boundaries that separate and x various areas. Boulders, stones, and gravel contrast with smooth, flowing ponds and rushing waterfalls. No detail goes unexplainedf ...

Iris ensata 'Gold Bound' - Japanese Iris (696 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 08:56:22 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title and Article's text

Pure-White flowers with yellow signals on tall plants. ; Gold Bound Japanese Iris - Iris ensata (kaempferi) Gold Bound; Flowers have large semi-flaring fails, and standards which are either short and upright, or very large and open, hanging over the falls as a second x. The resulting flowers have a flat, open form. Bright green foliage. Grows in full sun or light shade in well-drained soil. Constant moisture is necessary. ...

Kyoto Gardens (805 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.04 2007 on 12:24:24 Topic: Other / Software, DVD Match on Title and Article's text

Kyoto Gardens: A Virtual Stroll Through Zen Landscapes utilizes Apple Computers QuickTime VR technology to walk through 24 of Kyotos most renowned gardens. A seamless panorama of wood, sand, and stone lets users experience Japanese garden design and the world of Zen firsthand. Maps, slides, screensavers, essays, history, and aesthetics are brought together in a truly interactive cybernetic journey. ...

Azalea japonica 'Johanna' - Japanese azalea (3882 readers)

Contributed by havlis 15.02 2008 on 08:33:56 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Japanese azaleas are very popular features of our gardens. In their home climate they grow to relatively substantial shrubs, as opposed to limited sizes in our continental, dry climate. ...

Pocket Gardens (576 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.05 2008 on 09:35:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Contemporary Japanese Miniature Designs | Called tsubo-niwa after a unit of measurement that is two person-sized tatami mats placed side by side, the pocket garden has been a part of the Japanese architectural canon for thousands of years. Undergoing a modernization in the last few decades in which a new generation of architects began experimenting with the concept in imaginative ways, the contemporary garden follows a distinct yet global aesthetic, whether as an urban solution to importing natu ...

Nandina domestica - Heavenly Bamboo (1828 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 08:56:39 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Commonly called Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina can be used in virtually any part of the landscape and is especially useful in full or part sun, where the foliage color is superb. The new growth is often bronze to rose in color, becoming green with age. In the fall and winter, the growth takes on autumn leaf colors: red, orange, bronze and pink. The plant has added value in that it provides cut branches for use in floral arrangements year round. As the plant matures, late summer and early fall flowers ...