Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way

Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way
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Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki. In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. After discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, the author offers in-depth guidelines for shaping pines, azaleas, conifers, broadleaved evergreens, bamboos, and deciduous trees. Complete with abundant photographs, personal anecdotes and a wealth of advice, this unprecedented resource will inspire gardeners everywhere to transform their own trees into niwaki.
Country USA
Brand Timber Press
Manufacturer Timber Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780881928358
ReleaseDate 2007-04-15
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780881928358

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