Introduction to Bonsai (Paperback)

Paperback. Go beneath the soil with this hand-drawn guide!This book is sure to become your go-to reference for all things bonsai. Beautifully illustrated with details and views a camera simply can't show, Introduction to Bonsai offers a unique and insightful look at these mini ecosystems.This complete guide contains all the information you need to create and maintain your own bonsai:Handy monthly bonsai maintenance schedules detail proper watering, pruning, wiring, transplanting and other upkeep activities throughout the yearLeaves, fruits, flowers, and processes are presented up-close to help make growing and upkeep as successful and simple as possibleDiagrams show where, how much, and in what direction pruning, wiring, watering and other maintenance should be performedClear, detailed illustrations of every part of the bonsai ensure that you'll see everything you need to see, exactly as you need to see itmaking this a great resource for collectors and enthusiasts at all levelsLearn the specific ways to care for more than 40 types of popular bonsai trees, including:Flowering Bonsaicherry blossom, dogwood, azalea and lilacFruiting Bonsaicrab apple, persimmon, Chinese quince and burning bushConiferous and Deciduous Bonsaimaple, Japanese beech, black pine and salt cedarPrepared by the editors of Japan's popular Bonsai Sekai (Bonsai World) magazine,this handbook is designed to make care and maintenance easy for bonsai beginnersfrom seeds to root systems and from basic watering to your first transplant. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…