The Japanese Garden An Inspirational Visual Reference To A Classic Garden Style, Beautifully Illustrated with Over 80 Stunning Photographs by CharlesChesshire, Elizabeth Young Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 2011 by Lorenz Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7548-2329-2, ISBN: 0-7548-2329-6
"The Japanese Garden Containing a chapter on the symbolism and history of the Japanese Garden, this title examines the ancient influences that have brought Japanese gardening into the 21st century, and focuses on the essential elements of the garden, both natural and man-made. It also includes chapters on topiary, decorative artefacts and tsubukai. Full description"
Japanese Gardening(1st Edition) An inspirational guide to designing and creating an authentic Japanese garden with over 260 exquisite photographs by CharlesChesshire, Alex Ramsay Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2006 by Lorenz Books Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-903141-34-2, ISBN: 1-903141-34-6
"The timeless and unique Japanese garden, with its spiritual and philosophical dimensions, has for centuries appealed to those who wish to create a outdoor space with meaning and a sense of purpose. The aesthetic simplicity of the Japanese garden style is also of particular relevance to today's gardener who is looking for a minimalist, pared-down, low-maintenance garden. Charles Chesshire, a leading garden designer and enthusiast of Japa ..."
Clematis(1st Edition) Inspiration, Selection, and Practical Guidance by CharlesChesshire Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2004 by Rizzoli ISBN-13: 978-0-8478-2644-5, ISBN: 0-8478-2644-9
"Clematis are among the most showy of flowering perennials. They are surprisingly easy to cultivate in a wide range of temperate climates-there is a clematis perfect for almost every region in North America, and they come in spring and autumn blooming varieties. Their increasing popularity is well deserved, and reflects the beauty of their flowers, the fragrance of some of their cultivars, and the grand shape and flow of these bushes tha ..."
Japanese Garden Design Traditions & Techniques An inspiring history of the classical gardens of Japan and a practical study of their distinctive ... design features, with 420 color photographs by CharlesChesshire Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2012 by Southwater ISBN-13: 978-1-84476-996-4, ISBN: 1-84476-996-8
"This book offers practical ways to create five classic styles: Stroll Garden, Tea Garden, Courtyard Garden, Dry Garden and Pond Garden. The essential elements are explored in detail, with history and descriptions, all shown in more than 420 lavish plans, photographs and illustrations. It is an inspiring and accessible guide to designing and creating a Japanese garden, written by a leading authority on the subject. The five classic Japan ..."
"Explains the history, inspiration and traditions of these two beautiful and precise gardening disciplines, with practical advice and stunning examples from around the world."
"This title contains full-colour images with step-by-step instructions, which provide concise practical information and advice. It is perfect for the beginner or busy gardener who wants to get results."
"Contains practical information on gardening with flowering shrubs including; planting and caring for shrubs, when and how to prune different types of shrubs, growing shrubs in containers, creating beautiful flowering displays year-round, ..."
"Introduces methods and techniques for getting started with both Japanese gardening and growing bonsai, featuring a plant directory and a discussion of gardening styles while providing a history of both art forms."
The Encyclopedia of Japanese Gardening(Illustrated) Practical Advice And Step-By-Step Techniques And Projects, With More Than 700 Illustrations, ... Photographs From Around The World by CharlesChesshire, Alex Ramsay Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2016 by Southwater Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84681-247-7, ISBN: 1-84681-247-X
"Practical advice and step-by-step techniques and projects, with more than 700 illustrations, garden plans and inspirational photographs from around the world. Includes 15 projects that combine to create five complete Japanese gardens, and a detailed Plant Directory with information on flowering habits, key growth stages and hardiness."
How to Make a Japanese Garden(Updated) An Inspirational Visual Guide to a Classic Garden Style, Beautifully Illustrated With over 80 Stunning Photographs by CharlesChesshire Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 2014 by Lorenz Books Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-85723-306-6, ISBN: 0-85723-306-8
"This is a delightful little book that explores one of the most beautiful and enduring styles of landscape gardening. It features all the classic designs: pond, dry, tea, stroll and courtyard, along with features on tsukubai and topiary. It includes a directory of plants detailing size, usage and flowering time, plus tips on planting and propagation. It is a fascinating introduction to the influences and evolution of the Japanese garden, ..."
Creating a Japanese Garden(Updated) A step-by-step guide to pond, dry, tea, stroll and courtyard gardens: practical advice, projects and plant directory, with over 250 photographs by CharlesChesshire, Alex Ramsay Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2011 by Anness Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84476-844-8, ISBN: 1-84476-844-9
"This book explores options for creating a Japanese Garden, a style which has now become popular in all parts of the globe. Each of the classic Japanese garden styles - pond gardens, dry gardens, tea gardens, stroll gardens and courtyard gardens - has its own section. Every one starts with an outline of each style and the planning considerations and design requirements. Three step-by-step projects then show how to create the essential f ..."
"Written by three distinguished clematis experts, the Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis profiles 300 stunning plants from an international selection of garden-worthy species and hybrids, from long-time favorites to the highly sought-after new cultivars coming out of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan. All the plants are readily available at clematis nurseries, including 100 award winners which have proven themselves to experienced an ..."
"This book looks at the history, inspiration and method of Japanese gardening, and introduces the five styles - pond, dry, tea, stroll and courtyard gardens."
Clematis Inspiration, Selection, and Practical Gudance by CharlesChesshire, Andrew Lawson Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2007 by Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7893-1554-0, ISBN: 0-7893-1554-8
"This handsome volume combines the unrivalled visual allure of clematis with a wealth of practical information on growing and gardening with these romantic garden favorites."
FLOWERING SHRUBS (AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRACTICAL GUIDES) by Dk Publishing, CharlesChesshire Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1999 by Dk Adult ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-4157-7, ISBN: 0-7894-4157-8
A Practical Guide to Japanese Gardening An inspirational and practical guide to creating the Japanese garden style, from design options and materials to planting techniques and decorative features by CharlesChesshire, Alex Ramsay, Chessire Charles Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2009 by Anness Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-7548-1772-7, ISBN: 0-7548-1772-5
"A Practical Guide to Japanese Gardening Creating a Japanese garden is not just a practical exercise, but also a spiritual one. An authentic Japanese garden is full of ancient symbolism and magic, a visual feast, as well as an aural and tactile experience. Full description"
"Contains full-colour images with step-by-step instructions, which provide concise practical information and advice. Perfect for the beginner or busy gardener who wants to get results."