Product Description
A unique mixture of gardening and art, bonsai cultivation is an endless source of creative satisfaction. From advice on selecting a structurally sound tree to tips on every imaginable technique, this magnificently photographed guide has all the facts the novice bonsai enthusiast needs to get started. An illustrated classification of styles describes every shape, and how to train the tree; suitable plants for each type; and basic elements of design. Nurture an excellent root structure; create bonsai from seeds, cuttings, layering, and grafting; and learn to prune branches, shoots, and leaves. Thicken trunks, correct branch growth with wiring; repot plants; care for the soil; eliminate deadly viral diseases and pests, and even unearth a bonsai in the wild. Whether you have a single tree, small and perfect, or an entire miniature landscape, your plant will have the harmony so prized in this ancient art. 196 pages (all in color), 5 7/8 x 8 1/4.







