Sakuteiki

is the oldest published Japanese text on garden-making. It was written in the mid-to-late 11th century. Various translations in English and French exist. 
History.
"Sakuteiki" is considered the oldest garden planning book. It is believed to be the work of Tachibana Toshitsuna.
During the Kamakura period, it was referred to as the "Senzai Hisshō" ("Secret Selection on Gardens"). In the Edo period, it became known as "Sakuteiki".
Overview.
"Sakuteiki" is a record of the styles of gardening in the Heian period. It describes five styles of gardening, including