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Bonsai (A Care Manual) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Perhaps it is better to start by explaining what a bonsai is not..." (more)
Key Phrases: standard bonsai mix, bonsai soil, bonsai production, Maintenance Repotting, Tree Directory (more...)

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Whether you are an experienced collector or a nervous newcomer, you will profit from the tutelage of Colin Lewis. He has studied the art of bonsai in Japan, and is a member of the Bonsai Kai of the Japan Society of London. Clear, authoritative text and superb step-by-step illustrations and photographs guide you through all aspects of bonsai care. Also in the Care Manual series: Roses, Cactus and Succulents, Clematis, Fuchsia, Magnolias, and Rhododendrons.

About the Author

Colin Lewis is a respected bonsai expert who has studied bonsai in Japan, has written a number of books including Bonsai Survival Manual and Practical Bonsai and regularly demonstrates bonsai techniques. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Laurel Glen Publishing (May 19, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1571456090
ISBN-13: 978-1571456090
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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standard bonsai mix, bonsai soil, bonsai production, commercial bonsai, percent grit, indoor bonsai, outdoor bonsai, bonsai style, soil acidifier, bonsai culture, trident maples, foliage clouds, balanced food, displayed indoors, fine shoots, unwanted branches, local humidity, calcined clay, percent organic matter, hinoki cypress, fine twigs, standard soil, selective pruning, dry roots

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Maintenance Repotting, Tree Directory

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4.0 out of 5 stars an excellent beginner's book with beautiful illustrations, May 10, 1999

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This is a very visually-appealing book with creative photography and excellent color pictures on almost every page. It is targeted to the beginner, and (though a beginner myself) I think it is quite informative and gets one off to a good start. It has an index of many common trees used for bonsai and rates them according to difficulty, hardiness and sun/shade preference. It's weakness is an abundance of technical printing errors (goofed up captions, mostly), but in spite of this I heartily recommend it to the beginner for use as "A [Basic] Care Manual" and say it's well worth its price.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pictures. Very good text. Helpfull tips., December 29, 2002

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Very good book with excellent photographs. Good advices for those who want to buy, create or simply take good care of bonsai trees. The author explains very well how to do almost everything with these wonderful trees. If you're intention is to buy only one book of bonsai you should buy this one. It's my favourite!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, April 1, 1999

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This is a very good book for the beginer bonsai enthusiast. The species guide is an excellent way to decide what kind of bonsai is right for you or how to better care for the bonsai you already own

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Published 16 months ago by S. Cookson

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good first book
This was my very first bonsai book. It helped inspire me into the hobby, and the book is great for a beginner, but I thought it was just a bit short. Read more

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