Synopses & Reviews
Bonsai Life Histories is a detailed absorbing insight into the transformation of original plant material into exquisite bonsai trees. These 50 dramatic stories show how one bonsai expert has created something out of nothing, recording the life histories of over 50 trees, both in photographs and descriptions that reveal the rewarding process of tending bonsai to maturity.
This instructive and useful book also includes information on: origins of bonsaigetting startedwhat makes a good/bad bonsaibonsai stylestyling, pruning, refinementtools, repotting, watering, feedingtraining techniquesfinding suitable plantsseasonal plannerguide to pruning and maintenance tasks through the yearbonsai in the gardendisplaying bonsaiexhibiting bonsaipests and diseasesglossary of terms
Bonsai expert Martin Treasure reveals a wealth of technical and horticultural knowledge and demonstrates his technique in bringing out the personalities of individual trees. Even non-enthusiasts will be intrigued by the stories.
Synopsis
A guide to growing bonsai featuring 50 indepth studies of specific tree's development. Includes origins, information for beginners, styles, techniques. Illustrated throughout in color.