Ortho’s All About Bonsai (Ortho’s All About Gardening) (Paperback)
Product Description
Plant gallery shows 55 species of trees, shrubs, and woody plants adapted to bonsai culture
Ideas to display and design bonsai to fit existing home decor and gardens
Details several bonsai styles as well as techniques for dwarfing and training to bonsai form
Dozens of tips for seasonal care, including how to maintain, water, fertilize, prune, and shape
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January 13th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
This book is definitely over-rated by others (my opinion). However, I would agree with a couple of reader’s comments that some of the pictures are good, but the discussion on the topics of bonsai are too general (and kind of shallow indeed). If anyone would like to know about or even start a bonsai, I would recommend a better substitute: Bonsai (101 Essential Tips) that costs less than $5.00.
January 13th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Of several of the bonsai books I have purchased, this is excellent. Photography is wonderful, line drawings and instructions are excellent. The text is excellent and good reading instruction for novice to more skilled bonsai grower.
January 14th, 2010 at 4:37 am
“This book shows step-by-step growing and training techniques, how to choose bonsai styles and tools, and it provides a comprehensive guide to plant selection. ‘Learn the secrets of pruning, shaping, watering, and care requirements to ensure success with your miniature landscape in a pot.’” (summary by South Texas Library System)
These miniature landscapes have always fascinated me. They are a work of art. In the plant gallery, it shows 55 species of trees, shrubs, and woody plants suitable for bonsai use.