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    Japanese Zen Gardens
    Japanese Zen Gardens
    Japanese Zen Gardens
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    Japanese Zen Gardens

    By Russ Chard

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    If you have ever wondered 'What is a Zen garden?' then this 50 page new publication for 2013 will tell you. Zen gardens are beautiful Japanese gardens steeped in history, religious meaning and a visual simplicity. There are many styles and many ingredients, Stones, Rocks, Moss, Sand, Gravel, Plants and Shrubs,Lanterns and Ornaments.
    Japanese Zen gardens is a book that introduces the reader to the subject and presents the options available for anyone wishing to build their own garden space at home - however large or small.
    Zen gardens are becoming more and more popular around the world and building one is not as difficult as you may think. With a little knowledge and following our step by step instructions with pictures you will discover how straight forward it is to build a Zen garden in your yard or garden.
    Japanese Zen gardens are serene havens of tranquil beauty and the perfect antidote to a stressful world.
    The author Russ Chard has written and published Japanese garden books, articles and videos for the past 10 years.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZenibo Marketing Ltd
    Release dateFeb 2, 2013
    ISBN9781909908024
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