Most of the books you will find on Japanese gardens are full of lovely pictures, but will not tell you much about practical techniques and how to apply them in your own garden. This is one of the few books I will recommend for those who want to bring a Japanese influence to the design and care of their garden. Niwaki literally means “garden tree” in Japanese (as opposed to bonsai, which means “potted tree”), although both are pruned into [...]
In my own experimentation, I have seen that a simple adjustment in lighting can dramatically alter the look of a room. Simply changing light bulbs and seeing how the quality of the new light interacts with the flooring, paint, and furnishings of the space has taught me a lot. For a long time I’ve wanted to investigate lighting design, and have been searching for a book that would give me what I need to deepen my understanding. This book is [...]