Author : Peter Chan
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 34,50 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Provides insider secrets to maintaining bonsai.
Author : Masakuni Kawasumi II
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 44,85 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9784770029430
Provides detailed information about growing bonsai from seedlings or beginner plants and advice on shaping, pruning, training, grafting and re-potting trees. This book shows gardeners how to improvise with any readily-accessible bonsai tools, as well as gardening or even simple workshop tools. Japan's leading bonsai experts offer not only the basics for creating perfect bonsai, but also secret techniques the family has developed over generations of careful work and observation.
Author : Morten Albek
Publisher : Stone Lantern Publishing Company
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 32,39 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Bonsai
ISBN : 9780976755067
Author : Pat Lucke Morris
Publisher : Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 38,79 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1889538426
Tailored to the needs of first-time bonsai growers, this hands-on guide explains step-by-step how to make indoor bonsai flourish. You'll find a thorough overview of the most common bonsai styles - fully illustrated with color photos and line drawings - along with advice on wiring and pruning from renowned experts. This handy guide also serves as a helpful reference for buying bonsai and connecting with other enthusiasts locally and around the world.--COVER.
Author : Peter Chan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 11,20 MB
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 162914262X
For everyone from beginners to masters, the one essential book to growing, grooming, and caring for your bonsai tree. Bonsai is the ancient craft of carefully regulating the growth and shape of trees in order to produce miniature versions of mature trees. Dating back over one thousand years to ancient Japan, bonsai trees are some of the most beautiful and meticulously looked-after plants in the world, and in recent years bonsai have exploded in popularity in the Western world. Bonsai, written by world-renowned bonsai expert Peter Chan, is the essential compendium for anyone interested in trying out bonsai for the first time or adding more bonsai to their existing collections, detailing everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a magnificent bonsai tree, including: How to pick the right bonsai for you Tools and supplies to ensure your bonsai prospers How to shape your bonsai into different styles How different pots affect the growth of your bonsai And much more! With hundreds of color photographs and easy-to-read directions and explanations on a variety of subjects, Bonsai is the only book you’ll ever need to successfully start and maintain your own beautiful bonsai tree collection.
Author : Harry Tomlinson
Publisher : Bounty Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,62 MB
Release : 1998-06
Category : Bonsai
ISBN : 9781856054003
This guide, which is part of a series, gives practical information on bonsai propagation, maintenance, planting styles, growing techniques, tools and equipment, shaping and trimming, and pests and diseases. The history and tradition of the bonsai are explained and the book includes a photographic record of over 100 species.
Author : Dan Barton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 31,72 MB
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1631583808
This original and authoritative book is presented in a practical yet inspirational way. Dan Barton shares with us his expert knowledge and two decades of research, giving both detailed step-by-step horticultural instructions and a fascinating insight into the creative process of Bonsai, to provide a genuine understanding of the subject. As well as giving the essential descriptions of stock, equipment, basic care, and training techniques, the book includes new methods of achieving quicker results, a Bonsai calendar showing routing tasks on a month-by-month basis, and the use of modern materials, all of great value to today’s Bonsai enthusiast. Beautifully illustrated throughout with strikingly original and instructive photographs, line drawings, and working schedules, The Bonsai Book is a must for would-be Bonsai enthusiasts and experts alike, and its fabulous presentation makes it an ideal gift.
Author : Peter Chan
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,73 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Bonsai
ISBN : 9781571455949
The art of Bonsai originated in China over 1,000 years ago and has been pursued and developed ever since. Bonsai specimens are ordinary trees and shrubs, crafted by a system of pruning roots and branches and training branches by tying with wire. A single bonsai may only be a foot tall, but looks identical to a full-grown tree. This book is essential to anyone wishing to pursue the ancient art, with invaluable advice to ensure the trees are kept alive and healthy. Bonsai outlines the constant and proper care that will allow the bonsai to blend with its container in a natural and aesthetically pleasing manner. Everything from watering to wiring, placement to pruning, and specialist advice on individual species such as maples and pines is fully explained. Learn about this special oriental art from an acknowledged expert and discover just what makes it such a rewarding hobby.
Author : Herb L. Gustafson
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 12,19 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780806909837
Unlike their larger relatives, these palm-size trees can be potted, shaped, and pruned in only an hour or two, are easy to manage, and require little space. “A guide for the novice that explains the preparation, watering, weeding and seasonal care of bonsai as well as which pests and diseases may affect the plants....A list of 200 plants presents specifics.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Author : Christian Pessey
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 34,45 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780806903279
Photographs and illustrations help demonstrate how to care for bonsai trees; includes the history of the bonsai tree; techniques for pruning, wiring, and aging the trees; advice on watering and feeding; and information on choosing the right tree.
