This book is, first and foremost, a practical down-to-earth explanation of how the basic rules of Japanese garden design and care may be applied in other countries to achieve the same miracle-like effects that have made Japanese gardens preeminent in the field of landscape art. It is sure to prove of great value to both the professional landscape architect and to the green-thumbed home owner, whether he is designing an entirely new garden or only seeking an illusion of spaciousness and rightness in a tiny courtyard or corner