Garden Hand Tools

• ISBN13: 9784805309421
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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At the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with nature. More than simply a landscape of trees and flowering shrubs, a Japanese garden provides a place of serenity and rest, filled with peaceful spots that lend themselves to meditation and contemplation. Japanese Gardens celebrates and illustrates this ideal, showcasing the exquisite natural beauty of more than 20 quintessentially Japanese gardens-big and small, urban and rural, traditional and contemporary.

The expert author-and-photographer team behind this book excels at capturing and explaining the essential elements and techniques that distinguish Japanese gardens from those of other countries. The featured sites range from large feudal period gardens, temple gardens and private and countryside gardens to mountain flower gardens, tea gardens and gardens devoted to miniature bonsai…. More >>

Japanese Gardens: Tranquility, Simplicity, Harmony

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With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. In this long-awaited book, internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses the specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples as bonsai subjects and illustrates proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful specimens…. More >>

Bonsai with Japanese Maples

• ISBN13: 9784770016614
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Here is a concise introduction to the practical aspects of making a Japanese garden. Whether your garden is a spacious suburban lot, an office countyard, or a tiny inner-city backyard, you will find here hundreds of creative but time-honored ways to make maximum use of the space you have. You will learn how to lay stones and pathways and how to create intriguing sand patterns like the ones in Zen temple gardens. You will learn about Japanese lanterns, miniature pagodas, water basins, gates, and walls, and will be shown step by step how to make a bamboo lattice fence. Notes on the care of bamboo, moss, and grass are provided as are names of native North American plants and trees that can be substituted for conventional Japanese varieties. Schematic layout plans, detailed how-to explanations, and over 130 color photographs of Japanese gardens old and new give you ideas for endless variations. Thoroughly up-to-date in its approach and based on the pri… More >>

A Japanese Touch for Your Garden

• ISBN13: 9781845379162
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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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; climate zone maps; instructions for selecting readily available flora, wood, bamboo, rocks, and pebbles; and gorgeous color photographs showcasing gardens from around the world. 
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Serene Gardens: Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden

• ISBN13: 9780897214896
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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These days, people crave gardens that fill the soul and comfort the body. Japanese gardening answers those yearnings. This book demonstrates how to…• Create a feeling of sanctuary • Make tranquil spaces• Arrange plants and ornaments Use centuries-old garden design techniques• Emphasize personal taste• Calm a busy lifestyle• Inspire peace of mindReflect nature to create serenity• Appropriate plant selections • Traditional design• Contemporary looks… More >>

All About Creating Japanese Gardens

• Bonsai collecting tool
• Metal detecting tool
• Multi-purpose garden tool
• Hunting, fishing tool
• Comes with a heavy black vinyl plastic sheath and belt loop

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Joshua Roth Stainless Steel Hori-Hori digging tool #1516 This is a special version of Joshua Roth’s #1515 Hori-Hori digging tool. The stainless steel blade is very sharp and concave shaped for scooping soil and other materials. Because of its sharpness, it is excellent as a general purpose sporting knife. An indispensable tool for digging in the garden. It cuts and scrapes weed, roots and vegtables. Master gardeners love it. Comes with a heavy black vinyl plastic sheath and belt loop. You need to try it for yourself to appreciate what a great garden tool it is. 6 1/2-inch blade, 11 3/4-inch overall length. Made in Japan Some uses: Weeding, cutting roots, transplanting, removing bonsai plants from pots, sod cutting, dividing perennials, metal detecting, collecting and more. This tool can be considered the Swiss Army Knife for many outdoor uses from gardening, collecting, digging, sawing, chopping, measuring to untold other uses including but not limited to … More >>

Joshua Roth 1516 Japanese Hori Hori Garden Landscaping Digging Tool With Stainless Steel Blade & Sheath

• Perfect tool for scooping soil and other materials
• For cutting and scraping soil, weeds, vegetables, and woody plants.
• Comes with a sturdy vinyl sheath and belt loop to ensure your Hori-Hori will always be on hand when you need it.
• Lets you dig, pry, and cut with ease, while serrated teeth along one edge provide a convenient saw for the more difficult tasks.
• 3-year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

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The Joshua Roth Hori-Hori digging tool has a stainless steel blade that is very sharp and concave shaped, making it a perfect tool for scooping soil and other materials. The tool was originally designed for excavating aged plantings high in the mountains of Japan, where enthusiasts still find prized specimens for bonsai. This tool is especially valuable in the garden. such as for cutting and scraping soil, weeds, vegetables, and woody plants. The quality carbon steel construction will let you dig, pry, and cut with ease, while serrated teeth along one edge provide a convenient saw for the more difficult tasks. And the semi-sharp edges let you get the work done with less concern about safety. A sturdy vinyl sheath and belt loop ensure your Hori-Hori will always be on hand when you need it. Its thick, natural wood handle provides a secure, comfortable grip to lessen the effort of the task at hand. This product also comes with a 3-year limited manu… More >>

Joshua Roth 1515 Japanese Hori Hori Garden Landscaping Digging Tool With Carbon Steel Blade & Sheath

• Hand Forged Stainless Steel/Masters Grade Bonsai Tool
• Precision Crafted to do the job quickly and effectively.
• Dallas Bonsai tools are the highest quality tools available.
• Hand-made in Japan by master craftsmen and artisans who are descendants of sword makers.

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Dallas Bonsai 8 inch, Japanese Hand Forged Stainless Steel Side Opening Jin Plier. This tool is designed to more efficiently grasp and tear the bark from branches trunk areas on the plant. As are all Dallas Bonsai tools, this is a high quality 8″ Stainless Steel Side Opening Jin Plier. Second only to a Masakuni tool (which we also sell). The steel that the blade and body are hand forged from are the highest quality available. This tool will not rust and the blade resists dulling, meaning you won’t have to sharpen it for a long, long time…. More >>

Dallas Bonsai Garden’s 8 Inch, Japanese Hand Forged Stainless Steel Side Opening Jin Plier.

• High carbon steel Japanese weeder
• Sharp edge kept longer
• Quick easy work for all weeding and gardening

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Weeding Sickle 313 The forged high carbon steel blade of this Japanese weeder has a very sharp edge and will maintain it longer than most hand held weeders in the same price range. The forward weight and sharp edge of the blade helps to make quick work of most weeking tasks. 5″ blade, 13″ overall. Made in Japan… More >>

Japanese Weeding Sickle Very Sharp Edge Quick Work