Ortho's All About Bonsai [Paperback]

Ortho (Author), Penelope O’Sullivan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2004 | Series: Ortho's All about

Plant gallery shows 55 species of trees, shrubs, and woody plants adapted to bonsai culture.

Ideas to display and design bonsai to fit existing home decor and gardens.

Details several bonsai styles as well as techniques for dwarfing and training to bonsai form.

Dozens of tips for seasonal care, including how to maintain, water, fertilize, prune, and shape.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ortho (January 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897214986
• ISBN-13: 978-0897214988
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of everything, February 22, 2006

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Stephen (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ortho's All About Bonsai (Paperback)

This book is definitely over-rated by others (my opinion). However, I would agree with a couple of reader's comments that some of the pictures are good, but the discussion on the topics of bonsai are too general (and kind of shallow indeed). If anyone would like to know about or even start a bonsai, I would recommend a better substitute: Bonsai (101 Essential Tips) that costs less than $5.00.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped my skills grow as well as my trees...., February 22, 2006

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P. engen "willing participant of Nature" (Mitchell, South Dakota 57301) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ortho's All About Bonsai (Paperback)

Of several of the bonsai books I have purchased, this is excellent. Photography is wonderful, line drawings and instructions are excellent. The text is excellent and good reading instruction for novice to more skilled bonsai grower.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn Bonsai Techniques, February 5, 2006

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Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ortho's All About Bonsai (Paperback)

"This book shows step-by-step growing and training techniques, how to choose bonsai styles and tools, and it provides a comprehensive guide to plant selection. 'Learn the secrets of pruning, shaping, watering, and care requirements to ensure success with your miniature landscape in a pot.'" (summary by South Texas Library System)

These miniature landscapes have always fascinated me. They are a work of art. In the plant gallery, it shows 55 species of trees, shrubs, and woody plants suitable for bonsai use.