Popular Gardening Shop 'Lucy Gray & Lucy Gray botanisk' Owner Selects Top Plants! 'Small Garden Plant Guide: Creating a Chic and Beautiful Garden with Lucy Gray' to be Released on March 31, 2026

Yama-kei Publishers Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirofumi Ninomiya), a member of the Impress Group specializing in mountain and nature media, has published 'Small Garden Plant Guide: Creating a Chic and Beautiful Garden with Lucy Gray' (Co-authored by Hiroshi Sugiyama and Manami Sugiyama). Located in Shonandai, Kanagawa Prefecture, the popular gardening shop 'Lucy Gray & Lucy Gray botanisk' is known for its chic and stylish plant selection, curated from the owner's unique perspective—rare and attractive plants rarely found in home centers. This book introduces plants suitable for small gardens that can transform limited spaces into special areas. It features 196 carefully selected varieties, including perennials, hardy perennials, annuals, and bulbs. The book explains flowering periods, acquisition times, planting tips, and care instructions, along with basic information on creating a small garden. It is a recommended guide for those who enjoy observing plants and creating their own unique gardens. The book covers seasonal changes, from spring to winter, and provides insights into both standard and rare varieties. It also includes sections on basic tools, seasonal maintenance, and a detailed index.