This beautiful, full-color, authoritative book presents, in a practical yet inspirational way, Dan Barton’s expert knowledge and two decades of research on the joy of Bonsai. He gives detailed step-by-step horticultural instructions and fascinating insight into the creative process of Bonsai and provides a genuine understanding of the subject.As well as giving the essential descriptions of stock, equipment, basic care, and training techniques, the book includes new methods of achieving quicker results, a Bonsai calendar showing routing tasks on a month-by-month basis, and the use of modern materials, all of great value to today’s Bonsai enthusiast. Subjects includes:Making a start, Potting up and re-pottingComposts, Watering, Feeding and fertilizersFormal upright style Chokkan and derivativesInformal upright style moyogiSlanting style shakan Windswept style fukinagashiSemi-cascade style han-kengaiCascade style kengaiSingle-trunk variationsTwin-trunk style sokanForest group style yose-ueMulti-trunk variationsPropagation, Seeds, Cuttings, GraftingPropagation from air-layeringPests and diseases, Bacteria and viruses, Insects and pestsAnd much, much more!Beautifully illustrated throughout with strikingly original and instructive photographs, line drawings, and working schedules, The Bonsai Book is a must for would-be Bonsai enthusiasts and experts alike, and its fabulous presentation makes it an ideal gift.
✔ Author(s): Dan Barton
✔ Title: The Bonsai Book: The Definitive Illustrated Guide
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (198 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1631583794
✔ ISBN-13: 9781631583797
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Bonsai Book by Dan Barton
Katherine Stevenson
I'm still in awe of the intricate plot and the way everything seamlessly came together. The twists kept me guessing until the very end. It's one of those rare books that leave a lasting impact.
Daphne Garner
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Aileen Menzie
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
