A bonsai expert and Japanese garden design designer introduces home gardeners to the types and elements symbolic and practical of Japanese garden design. The rest of the beautifully- illustrated book presents case studies of his design projects in Britain, ranging from a tiny courtyard to an estate's stroll garden, and a sampling of favorite traditional gardens in Japan. The book does not include references. Distributed in North America by Sterling. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
