| | |  | Learn More About the House | Home » » Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way | | | | | | | Description: | | Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki. In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. After first discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, the author offers in-depth guidelines for shaping pines, azaleas, conifers, broadleaved evergreens, bamboos and deciduous trees. Throughout the text, step-by-step illustrations accompany the instructions, while abundant photographs and anecdotes bring the ideas surrounding niwaki vividly to life. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Jake Hobson | | Hardcover:
| 144 pages | | Publisher:
| Timber Press | | Publication Date:
| April 15, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0881928356 | | Product Width:
| 2.31 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 2.75 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 0.02 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.79 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.13 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.02 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.07 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 25 reviews |
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14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Best Book On Japanese PruningDec 16, 2007
By SKooLBoY jiM
There is a lot of information out there on bonsai but I have always been more interested in the Japanese garden trees and until this book there has been very little information out there on how to care for and prune Japanese garden trees and shrubs. As far as I know the author even translated/invented the English name for them, "Niwaki" for which there previously was none. The best part of the book though is how the author urges the reader to apply the techniques he presents in the book to his or her own style of gardening transcending the idea of Japanese Gardens in the traditional sense. Get this book and "Get Stuck In".
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
NiwakiAug 31, 2007
By Paul Paquin
"Paul"
I have a very nice Japanese maple and a few other ornamentals and have been looking for a book that describes ways to prune to achieve alternative desirable effects. I have some excellent books on pruning of trees and shrubs, but this one is clearly different from the pack, and very good as well. If you are looking for guidance on how to achieve the look and feel of Japanese ornamentals, this book is the one you need.
16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Finally!Jun 10, 2007
By M. Chilton
"emdash1"
Very good book for those of us who love our Japanese gardens and want to incoporate Niwaki techniques. Highly recommended book to add to your collection of books on Japanese gardens and their care. There's not another one like it on the market today.
I love that the author is a sculptor and realized that his art could be translated into a living form of trees.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Niwaki best I have seen for the profession of aesthetic pruning.Mar 13, 2008
By Scott D. Solomonson
"Living Space Landscapes"
I have been professionally pruning Japanese garden style trees for a long time. This is the first book that really captures what needs to be done and explains how the trees react to pruning. Aesthetic pruning is a mix between science and art. This book shows great detail of the techniques that are hard to teach.
Scott Solomonson
Living Space Landscapes Inc
Minnesota
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
The book I've been searching for.Dec 19, 2008
By C. Yelle
"habitual reader"
I love this book! This book gives all the information a hands-on home gardener needs to try this at home. For years, I've visited and admired Japanese gardens such as the wonderful gardens in San Francisco and at the Chicago Botanic gardens. I could not find any information on how it was done, what type of tree is best, when do you start pruning and all the details. The combination of sketches and photos is particularly helpful. I love the photos of trees in Japan in ordinary streets and homes, not just in famous gardens. The photos of the trees in training or wrapped for winter are fascinating - it's like being back stage. It's a great book.
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