The Art of Natural Bonsai Replicating Nature's Beauty

by Joyce, David

• ISBN13: 9781402735240
• ISBN10: 1402735243
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-28
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

There's no other bonsai book like it: this magnificent guide was 30 years in the making and features beautiful natural specimens photographed over long periods of time. Dave Joyce has devoted his life to growing, researching, and photographing natural bonsai, and his wisdom and artistry are showcased in this full-color volume packed with advice and breathtaking images of trees maturing. Illustrated case histories offer details on the preferences and requirements of various species. Every task and technique is explained, from choosing a container and watering to wiring and pruning. Helpful tips explain using garden-center stock, starting trees from seed, collecting from the wild, or taking cuttings.

Table of Contents

Preface	5	(1)
Introduction	6	(2)
Natural Bonsai---Definition & Goals	8	(8)
The Tree/Bonsai Line	8	(1)
Natural Bonsai	8	(2)
Stylized vs. Natural Bonsai	10	(4)
Beginning a Bonsai Collection	14	(1)
Time Lines	14	(1)
Setting Your Own Goals and Agenda	14	(1)
Notebooks, Photographs, and Databases	15	(1)
General Cultivation, Care & Development	16	(54)
Introduction	16	(1)
Containers	16	(6)
Soils	22	(2)
Repotting	24	(4)
Watering	28	(2)
Feeding	30	(2)
Sun and Shade	32	(3)
Pests and Diseases	35	(7)
Ideal Starter Species	42	(1)
Growing from Seed	42	(1)
Taking Cuttings	43	(1)
Wiring	44	(1)
Preseason Shoot-Tip Trimming	45	(1)
Preseason Bud Removal	45	(1)
Early Season New-Shoot Pruning	45	(1)
Mid-Season Pruning	46	(1)
Late-Season Shoot Pruning	46	(1)
Heavy Pruning	47	(3)
Leaf Removal	50	(1)
Using Growing Beds or Containers	50	(1)
From Growing Bed or Box to Finished Image	51	(3)
Garden-Center Stock	54	(1)
Collecting from the Wild	54	(1)
Trunks	55	(4)
Foliage Masses	59	(1)
Winter Protection	60	(5)
Autumn Color	65	(1)
Tree Reviving	65	(5)
Principles & Process of Bonsai Design	70	(14)
Key Design Principles	70	(10)
Design Process	80	(2)
Inspiration	82	(2)
Crab Apple---from Seed to Flowering Tree	84	(8)
The Natural Beauty of Wisteria	92	(6)
Cedar---a Stunning Tree for All Seasons	98	(4)
Chamaecyparis	102	(6)
Pine---the Ancient King of Bonsai	108	(14)
Maple---Spectacular Autumn Color	122	(20)
Juniper & Yew	142	(12)
Larch---Graceful, Deciduous Beauties	154	(10)
Some Common Deciduous Trees as Bonsai	164	(22)
Hopeless Cases	186	(10)
Grouping Bonsai	196	(10)
Handmade Rocks & Pots	206	(16)
The Challenge of Deadwood	222	(12)
Bonsai Garden Ideas	234	(10)
Appendix 1 Cultivation, Care & Winter Protection	244	(42)
Appendix 2 Table of Soil Mixes	286	(1)
Index	287