Practical Bonsai Projects: Create 20 Superb Trees Step-by-Step All you need to learn about creating and displaying miniature trees and shrubs, shown in over 20 detailed examples and illustrated with more than 300 color photographs

by Norman, Ken

• ISBN13: 9781844763726
• ISBN10: 1844763722
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-21
• Publisher: Southwater

Summary

This practical, beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide is packed with ideas for creating superb bonsai. By undertaking 15 complete projects, you will learn how to achieve the most popular shapes, including formal and informal upright, slanting, cascade, windswept, twin and triple trunk, and root-in-rock planting.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Bonsai Styles	p. 10
Formal Upright	p. 12
Informal Upright	p. 14
Slanting	p. 18
Semi-cascade	p. 20
Cascade	p. 22
Twin Trunk	p. 24
Triple Trunk	p. 26
Group or Forest	p. 30
Windswept	p. 34
Raft	p. 36
Root-in-Rock Planting	p. 40
Root-over-Rock Planting	p. 42
Literati	p. 46
Driftwood	p. 48
Twisted Trunk	p. 52
Exposed Root	p. 54
Clump	p. 56
Broom	p. 60
Indoor Bonsai	p. 62
Aralia elegantissima	p. 64
Crassula arborescens	p. 66
Ficus benjamina 'Wiandii'	p. 68
Myrtus communis	p. 70
Sageretia theezans	p. 72
Displaying Bonsai	p. 74
Pots and Containers	p. 76
Display Stands	p. 80
Slabs and Rocks	p. 82
Accessories	p. 84
Accent Planting	p. 86
Suiseki	p. 88
Indoor Displays	p. 90
Outdoor Displays	p. 92
Bonsai Shows	p. 94
Index	p. 95
Acknowledgements	p. 96
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