{"title":"Charles Cheshire","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles Cheshire’s works offer an immersive journey into the art and philosophy of gardening, with a special focus on Japanese styles. Readers can expect detailed guidance and thoughtful reflections that blend practical advice with cultural insights, making it ideal for enthusiasts seeking to cultivate serene outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the broader \u003cem\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/em\u003e category, Cheshire’s books engage with the aesthetics and techniques that transform gardens into places of harmony and contemplation. His writing invites readers to explore the subtle beauty of garden design through a calm, enriching lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-gardening-by-charles-cheshire-9780754834953","title":"Japanese Gardening","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapanese Gardening\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical guide to creating a Japanese-style garden with 700 step-by-step photographs by Charles Chesshire. This inspiring book offers expert information on how to create the perfect Japanese-style garden in any location, large or small. It presents the history of Japanese gardens and the principles underlying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSections on the five classic Japanese garden styles—pond gardens, dry gardens, tea gardens, stroll gardens, and courtyard gardens—explain their key characteristics with practical tips on how to achieve them. Fifteen projects for creating complete Japanese gardens follow, with clear explanations, illustrations, and gorgeous photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA plant directory then details the various types of plants with advice on flowering habits and hardiness, while the final section outlines the maintenance of a Japanese garden including a calendar of care. Whether you want to develop a stroll garden in a natural space, or a small dry garden with minimal plants and rocks, this beautiful volume is an essential companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Chesshire is a garden designer, nurseryman, and writer. Among his publications are \u003cem\u003eClematis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFlowering Shrubs\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eClimbing Plants\u003c\/em\u003e. Charles has also written for \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRHS Garden Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe English Garden\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Reed Book Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709130703084,"sku":"9780754834953","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780754834953-japanese-gardening-1.jpg?v=1791843742"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/charles-cheshire.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}