Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai: Growing from Seed or Seedling - Wiring, Pruning, Care, and Display (Creative Homeowner) Beginner-Friendly Details for the Japanese Art of Bonsai Tree Care by David Squire

The complete beginner's guide to bonsai! Easy to understand information to help total beginners get started in the art of raising bonsai trees How to start from seed or seedlings, potting, pruning, pinching, wiring, watering, and more Pests and diseases and how to prevent and treat them, for both indoor and outdoor bonsai species Inspiring gallery showcasing amazing bonsai grown by today's leading bonsai artists and influencers, plus tips for creating your own displays Author David Squire has a lifetime of experience with plants, having studied botany and gardening at the Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, Surrey, and written more than 80 books on the subject Bonsai is beautiful but can be intimidating to start because of its intricate and precise nature. This comprehensive book is the gentle but complete beginner's guide you need to get started in the art! Starting with the definition of bonsai, inside this book the author discusses the spirit and aesthetics of creating bonsai, then continues with information on the materials you'll need, including the right species of tree to get, plus how to prune, pinch, water, feed, and display your piece. Also included are chapters on indoor bonsai species, outdoor bonsai species, and how to deal with pests and diseases. Finally, you'll find a beautiful gallery of bonsai trees grown by today's leading bonsai artists and influencers to inspire your own creativity. Read more

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From the Publisher The Ancient Art of Bonsai Made Easy Explore the Japanese art of bonsai, from outdoor trees and shrubs to indoor tropical plants! You will learn what is required to start and sustain your bonsai, including essential tools and materials, composting and potting techniques, care, and maintenance. Included are dedicated chapters on indoor and outdoor planting, followed by a comprehensive overview of special displays. Beginner-friendly details on tools, maintenance, composting and potting techniques, plant care, pest control, and displaying Advice on seasonal planting times with helpful tips, troubleshooting advice, and historical facts Dedicated chapters for indoor and outdoor plantings, plus a helpful glossary and index Photo gallery featuring beautiful bonsai in a variety of species Getting Started What is Bonsai? Read all about the spirit and esthetics of these miniature trees, the various styles of bonsai, and the tools and materials you'll need to care for them. Containers, Compost, and Potting Learn how to choose containers to accommodate the plant and its compost (pictured), then all about seasonal care and how to choose the right bonsai for your needs. Exhibiting, Root-Pruning and Repotting Discover how to prune your bonsai correctly (pictured), and learn how pinching helps shape a tree by removing new shoots. Watering, Wiring, and More Explore how wiring (pictured) can be used to change the shape of a branch or trunk, then learn how to water, feed, and raise new plants, and how to prevent pests and diseases. Outdoor Bonsai Care and Plant Profiles Indoor Bonsai Care and Plant Profiles Stunning Bonsai Display Ideas Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai Home Gardener's Trees and Shrubs A Guide to Wild Food Foraging Home Gardener's Small Gardens Houseplant Handbook Home Gardener's Container Gardens Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 32 47 63 24 609 106 Price $14 99 $9 99 $14 99 $9 99 $19 99 $9 99 Page Count 96 80 176 80 224 80 Contents Everything you need to know to get started in the art of bonsai. Select, plant, improve, and maintain trees and shrubs in your garden. A field guide to foraging with details for over 100 wild plants. How to design, create, plant, and maintain a small garden. Reference to 300 varieties of houseplants, with care and growing advice. All the gardening details you need to know about planting in containers.