The Art of Natural Bonsai

The Art of Natural Bonsai

Author: David Joyce

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9781402735240

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Contains photographs, case studies, ideas, and tips that provide instruction in growing and training bonsai.


Practical Art of Bonsai

Practical Art of Bonsai

Author: John Hanby

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2022-02-28

Total Pages: 842

ISBN-13: 1785009869

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Bonsai, the art of growing a tree in miniature, has fascinated and captured the imaginations of people worldwide for hundreds of years. This book will show you how to establish a collection, from first tree acquisitions to quickly creating your own bonsai from ordinary garden material. Step-by-step demonstrations, real examples and helpful advice then ensure you can develop and refine your trees in line with your aspirations. Key coverage includes: both indoor and outdoor bonsai; the best equipment and materials to use; the established bonsai styles and the different approaches required for various tree species; detailed advice on how to keep your tree strong and healthy; guidance on watering, positioning, feeding, pests and problems and an analysis of roots and the process of repotting. There are separate detailed chapters on trunks, branches and twigs with guidance on design considerations; practical styling techniques; bonsai aesthetics, including sources of inspiration, tree styling and pot choice, and finally, detailed case studies, spanning many years, documenting the development of a range of trees.


Classic Bonsai of Japan

Classic Bonsai of Japan

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Publisher: Kodansha International

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 4770029926

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This title introduces a collection of the finest bonsai pieces to be found in Japan today. Over 180 plates of priceless specimens with informative commentary provide a definitive tour of the bonsai world. The notes for each piece offer insights into the balance, style, harmony and aesthetic as well as history of the bonsai. The Nippon Bonsai Association, Japan's pre-eminent voice of the bonsai tradition, introduces a collection of the finest bonsai pieces to be found in Japan today - some of them presented to a Western audience for the first time. Over 130 full-colour and 71


Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes

Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes

Author: Herb L. Gustafson

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780806907345

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Shows how to combine miniature trees, rocks, and vegetation to form replicas of gardens and other landscapes, and discusses style, depth, tools, equipment, and annual care


Penjing: The Chinese Art of Bonsai

Penjing: The Chinese Art of Bonsai

Author: Zhao Qingquan

Publisher: Shanghai Press

Published: 2012-04-10

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781602200098

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With hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, this Chinese gardening book is a wonderful introduction to penjing—China's treasured bonsai art. Although most people thing bonsai is a Japanese invention, the art originated in ancient China where it is called penjing. The two Chinese characters for penjing ("pot" and "landscape") capture the essence of this art: sculpting microcosms of the beauty of the natural world from plants, rocks, soil, and water, both as an artistic process and as horticultural cultivation. Both penjing and bonsai are art forms that express the beauty of nature. In China, bonsai, as a part of penjing, is often called "tree penjing," or "tree in a pot." The Chinese divide penjing into three categories: tree penjing, rock penjing, and water-and-land penjing. This Chinese gardening book showcases the Chinese art of penjing in all its aspects for the benefit of penjing aficionados and all other readers interested in Chinese culture. It covers the concept, history, categories, aesthetic features, techniques, display, appreciation, and preservation of penjing. It is a feast for the eyes while providing a wealth of information for the academically inclined as well as the practically minded. There are more than 300 lavish illustrations grouped into three different categories of penjing. The reader will not only be awed by the beautiful compositions of penjing, but will also learn about the Chinese approach to nature and to life.


Keshiki Bonsai

Keshiki Bonsai

Author: Kenji Kobayashi

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1604693592

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Original Japanese edition published by Nitto Shoin Honsha Co., Ltd. in 2007.


Bonsai Basics

Bonsai Basics

Author: Christian Pessey

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780806903279

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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.


Art of Bonsai

Art of Bonsai

Author: Yuji Yoshimura

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-07-09

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1462907121

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Learn the ins and outs of proper bonsai design and care with this comprehensive Japanese gardening book. Japanese bonsai have long been admired throughout the world while their care and preservation have seemed shrouded in mystery. The Art of Bonsai is, however, a comparatively simple art to learn. Anyone with a love a plants, a little patience and this eminently practical book can create bonsai and keep a finished plant healthy and vigorous for generations. Included in this definitive volume are: Detailed, illustrated instructions on propagation and training Hints for those growing bonsai in a hurry and apartment dwellers Daily and seasonal bonsai care practices Dealing with pests and bonsai troubleshooting How to judge, select and exhibit bonsai Detailed appendices on tools, equipment, soil analyses Data on more than 300 species of plants used in making bonsai This classic work remains an eminently practical book and is the classic guide to bonsai care. It contains the essentials of an art that is one of Japan's most treasured traditions--sculpting beauty in living wood.


Paper Garden: Bonsai

Paper Garden: Bonsai

Author: Amy Spungen

Publisher: becker&mayer! Books

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 0760364060

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Don’t have a green thumb or infinite patience, but still love the intricacy and grace of tiny bonsai trees? This kit is for you! Create four paper models while learning about the history and tradition of bonsai. The fully-illustrated instruction book guides you through the construction of each bonsai model—one for each of the four seasons. The models are fully illustrated, laser cut, heavy duty card stock. These minuscule masterpieces make a great addition to any office or home décor. The four models included are: Spring—cherry blossom tree Summer—orange tree Fall—red maple tree Winter—Podocarpus tree