Stylish succulents : Japanese inspired container gardens for small spaces / Tokiiro ; photography, Shuhei Tonami ; illustrations, Takayuki Fujikawa ; translated from Japanese by Leeyong Soo.
Material type:
TextLanguage: English Original language: Japanese Publisher: Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Edition: First editionDescription: 96 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 22 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780804850957
- 080485095X
- Tanikushokubutsu seikatsu no susume. English
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Make inexpensive succulent projects with a Japanese aesthetic--whether you're an interior designer, avid gardener, small space enthusiast or gardening beginner!
Colorful and hardy succulent plants are perfect for creating Japanese-style Ikebana arrangements for any space--whether perched on your work desk, coffee table or as a centerpiece! Stylish Succulents presents a totally new approach to container gardening.
The book is divided into four chapters: Planting Succulents in Containers Using Succulents to Add Color to Walls: Creating Wreaths and Tableaux Hanging Succulents Living with Succulents
Learn to mix-and-match to create unique succulent groupings--trendy, low maintenance succulents come in hundreds of different colors, sizes, shapes and textures. Every design is carefully explained using detailed step-by-step instructions and photos, including: How to choose succulents and containers to match your personal space and mood How to utilize empty wall spaces to make dramatic hanging planters How to make a lovely wreath for the holidays How to create thoughtful and inexpensive succulent gifts for plant lovers
Gardeners of every level can create these miniature works of art using with relatively little time and money. The possibilities are truly endless!
Originally published in Japan in 2017 as Tanikushokubutsu Seikatsu no Susume.
Translated from the Japanese.
"Colorful and hardy succulents meet the simple principles of Japanese Bonsai and Ikebana in this unique guide to container gardening. Inexpensive projects presented along with the spare aesthetic of Japanese design will appeal to everyone from interior designers to small space enthusiasts to gardeners. Stylish Succulents approaches container gardens as an art form ranging from low-key to lush. Trendy and low-maintenance succulents come in a variety of colors, sizes, shapes, and textures as do containers making each project one-of-a-kind. Projects are carefully explained and include step-by-step photo instructions. Learn how to: Choose colors, shapes, and textures to fit your personal space; Utilize wall spaces with simple planters and dramatic hanging gardens; Make a succulent wreath; Create thoughtful and inexpensive gifts. Every level of gardener can create these miniature works of gardening art using containers and plants of their choosing. The possibilities are truly endless!"--Provided by publisher.
A little universe in a Pot : Planting Succulents in containers -- Using Succulents to add color to walls : Creating wreaths and tableaux -- Floating in the air : Hanging Succulents -- Living with Succulents.