All About Bonsai

Features: 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, fertilise, prune, and shape.

Bonsai for Every Home	p. 4
Benefits of Bonsai	p. 5
Why This Particular Bonsai Book?	p. 6
Bonsai Panorama	p. 8
The Roots of Bonsai	p. 9
Understanding Bonsai	p. 10
The Best Bonsai for You	p. 12
Choosing the Right Bonsai	p. 12
Bonsai Styles and Motifs	p. 14
Displaying Your Bonsai	p. 20
Getting Started	p. 22
Buying Plants for Bonsai	p. 22
Starting Your Own Bonsai	p. 24
Potting & Repotting	p. 26
The Repotting Advantage	p. 26
Repotting Step-by-Step	p. 29
Containers	p. 33
Pruning & Shaping	p. 36
Pruning Tools	p. 36
Pruning Step-by-Step	p. 38
Shaping Tools	p. 44
Wiring and Shaping Techniques	p. 45
Caring for Your Bonsai	p. 50
Light	p. 50
Temperature	p. 52
Humidity	p. 53
Watering	p. 54
Fertilizing	p. 56
Seasonal Care	p. 58
Bonsai Problem Solver	p. 60
Bonsai Plant Profiles	p. 68
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map	p. 122
Resources	p. 123
Index	p. 126
Metric Conversions	p. 128
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