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An essential reference for growing indoor and outdoor bonsai.

The cultivation of tropical and subtropical species is setting a new trend among bonsai gardeners. This book features a wide range of bonsai styles and shapes, along with step-by-step instructions and illustrations that expertly guide the reader through the pruning and wiring techniques.

This easy-to-use book covers how to grow bonsai both indoors and outdoors, including building a collection, diseases and pests, cultivating, and propagation.

A major feature of Successful Bonsai is the illustrated A-Z list of bonsai species with descriptions of 80 plants, including 15 classic species. Each entry details complementary training styles, ideal sowing conditions for seedlings, tips on how and when to propagate cuttings, how and when to shape an established plant, and detailed cultivation instructions.

Informative and practical, Successful Bonsai is a superb source of inspiration that will instill confidence in the beginner and spark the imagination of the professional. ... Read more

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Good for starter
Full of information and beautiful pictures. Execellent reference book for beginner. Come to think about it, what else do you need to learn the art of bonsai? ... Read more

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Indoor Bonsai for Beginners
An excellent book for beginners.I especially liked the description given to different plants; as it indoor position, care, and training.

Great book for beginners
This is a very good book for those just starting with the art of bonsai.The text is clear and concise.Photos are clear and beautiful.Instructions and illustrations are presented in an easy to follow manner. There is even a section in the back of the back (an A to Z of species)that describes the level of expertise needed for each species of plant so you can begin with a level you can handle.

I would highly recommend this book, even to someone more advanced.

Indoor Bonsai For Beginners
I was looking for an instructional book on Bonsai.As I am a total beginner, I did not find this book useful for step by step instruction.However, if I was past this initial stage of beginner, it is useful for care advice on specific plants.

Bonasi Book
I am new to Bonasi
looking for book on alot
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the plants I have wish someone would do a book on Bonasi beging for dummies

Bonsai for Beginners
This is an excellent book for anyone just getting interested in Bonsai. It gives you just enough information to make informed decisions - without overwhelming you. ... Read more

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These ornate, exquisitely formed trees are not merely plants but elaborate works of art.This book demystifies the intricate process of bonsai with 50 projects ranging from how to start the training process, to looking after a 10-year-old tree.A wealth of advice on seasonal tasks, plant maintenance, tools and materials, together with ideas for displaying bonsai, help you master an intriguing and satisfying art. ... Read more

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bonzai
this is a very nice little book for beginers whith some gardening experence who would like to try bonzai without much attachment to perfect results. ... Read more

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All too often the attractive bonsai tree bought with such enthusiasm fails to thrive, or even withers and dies after a few short weeks. Bonsai Survival Manual is a one-stop source of vital information to help you avoid those key mistakes and ensure your bonsai survives and stays healthy. From advice on evaluating and selecting plants, to assessing plant health and troubleshooting, here is the clear, comprehensive every bonsai gardener needs for success. ... Read more

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Maybe the wrong title.
The title to this book might suggest that it is a practical guide to technique.Only the last 13 pages, however, are actually about technique.The first 94 pages explore each of the major bonsai styles, with careful attention being given to design considerations based on comparisons to trees in nature.As such, the book is less about "keeping" your bonsai perfectly shaped as it is about planning for its shape in the first place.

My more serious criticism about this book is that the photographs (especially the author's nature shots) are small and, in some cases poorly reproduced.I found it frequently difficult to convince myself that I could see what the author wanted me to see.Many of the photographs are not referenced in the text, and some of the references appear to be wrong.

All in all, however, it is a good book value and provides a detailed examination of bonsai styling.

Helpful Design Strategies
This book focuses on design strategies for bonsai enthusiasts.It is a wonderful, brief read.Photographs of natural-setting trees were poor, however, especially printed as they are in very small format.Photos ofprivate bonsai trees were excellent.A good place to start for strategy indesign.

Not bad for "General Knowledg", but lacking in content
I found this book to fair well in the category of "General Knowledge", but thought it needed a little more content.I now know all the different styles and basic wiring techniques but fail to find manyof the pitfalls to training in some of the harsher styles.

I wouldrecommend this book to anyone who is a novice and lacks general knowledge,but would warn that there is much more to learn before attempting to traina bonsai tree. ... Read more

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"Bonsai" in the original Chinese and Japanese means "plant in a container". In western usage this has come to mean a tree grown in a container, conforming in all respects to a normal tree except for its miniature size. The cultivation of bonsai depends on careful selection of suitable specimens, skillful root pruning and potting and regular attention thereafter. This concise, illustrated handbook is an invaluable reference tool for both amateur gardeners and experienced growers alike. The straightforward approach to essential techniques, together with advice on tackling pests and other problems and the directory of recommended species will ensure successful results. ... Read more

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How to choose the most suitable plants for bonsai, with step-by-step instructions on techniques such as propagating, pruning, wiring and defoliating. ... Read more

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Bonsai is both an art and a craft. It can be learned by novice gardeners and turned into a satisfying hobby, whether the plants are grown in the garden or in the house. This book starts by defining what bonsai actually is and moves on to types of bonsai (indoor and outdoor), bonsai styles, tools, growing and care and a detailed directory of plants suitable for use for indoor and outdoor bonsai. The book concludes with advice on how to display bonsai. ... Read more

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This volume offers advice and instruction on this ancient art to inspire the newcomer to become accomplished in the art of growing bonsai of their own. An introduction to the history and origins of bonsai is followed by chapters on getting started, styling and maintenance and a species directory showing ten easy-to-grow plants followed by a further 40 species including Black Pine, Chinese Juniper and Cedar. The information on each species is categorized for easy reference: description, styles and presentation, species, varieties and care. ... Read more

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Bonsai is an ancient art form that requires skill as well as knowledge. The tree will always be growing, changing and needing care, yet the devotion given to it is rewarded many times over. This book is a practical manual for bonsai enthusiasts, whether beginners or those with experience of bonsai care. It covers all topics relating to bonsai, from its history through to the skills needed for the creation of individual bonsai styles. Information is given on how trees grow in nature together with detailed step-by-step instructions on all the techniques needed to care for a bonsai tree: watering, feeding and display; pruning for maintenance and reshaping; wiring to shape; re-potting; rocks, groups and landscapes; pests, diseases and hygiene. ... Read more

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In this book, the author reveals the techniques necessary to create bonsai in a few hours. ... Read more

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This text offers a range of shortcuts, new ideas, handy hints, and time saving techniques for bonsai growing. The book gives advice on choosing the appropriate pot and how to select a plant that suits one's climate, schedule, and personality. ... Read more

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Concise and informative
This book is a useful guide to making the art of Bonsai a little easier for those of us with busy lives. It is full of useful information and good clear pictures. My only critisim is its bias towards USA conditions.Otherwise a good and useful book. ... Read more

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A guide to art of bonsai, this volume deals with the basic principles of growing these trees. It covers the basic styles and how to develop them, describes sources for bonsai material and shows how to train and prune bonsai specimens. ... Read more