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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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The Book Of Rock And Water Gardens (1907)

The Book Of Rock And Water Gardens (1907)

Thonger, Charles

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesEdible PlantsEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 116416189X
ISBN13: 9781164161899
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Book of Rock and Water Gardens, written by Charles Thonger and published in 1907, is a comprehensive guide to designing and creating rock and water gardens. The book covers a range of topics, from the history and philosophy of rock and water gardens to practical advice on construction and maintenance.Thonger begins by exploring the origins of the rock and water garden tradition, tracing its roots to ancient Chinese and Japanese gardening practices. He then provides detailed instructions on how to design and build a rock garden, including advice on selecting suitable rocks, arranging them in aesthetically pleasing patterns, and choosing appropriate plants to complement the design.The book also includes a section on water gardens, covering topics such as pond construction, aquatic plant selection, and fish care. Thonger provides tips on creating naturalistic water features that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.Throughout the book, Thonger emphasizes the importance of harmony and balance in garden design, and encourages readers to approach their projects with a creative and artistic mindset. The Book of Rock and Water Gardens is a valuable resource for anyone interested in designing and creating these beautiful and unique garden landscapes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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