Help me design my Japanese garden

[Voigtkampf]

Thank you, Proletariat, a wonderful site with a great deal of good photo-material.

Shadeswolf-senpai, both books promise a lot. I will order Cave first, and see what will come of it.

[ShadesWolf]

Just a thought.

check out your local Garden centre, they usually have a book section and that is where I get most of my garden books from.

It might save u a few pennys if the book is not what your require.

[Orda Khan]

Once created, the Japanese garden should be understated and to a large extent, unchanging apart from seasonal depiction. for example, the Cherry Blossom depicts Spring and the Japanese Maple becomes its most striking in Autumn.
Bamboos are structurally very interesting and with a light breeze add wonderful shimmering sounds as they sway elegantly. Conifers, particularly Pine should also have a place. You should also consider shade and moisture as much use is made of moss.
That is a nice large plot so I would definitely suggest a large Koi pond with perhaps a nice bridge and possibly some small structure ( tea house etc ) where you can sit and contemplate

.......Orda