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OverviewTake a master class by one of the world's greatest living bonsai masters! Kunio Kobayashi is one the world's most recognized bonsai artists. In this comprehensive book, he presents all the essential techniques needed to plant and maintain the most popular types of bonsai — from pines, cypress and cedar to flowering trees and other beloved varieties, including grasses. Bonsai Master Class is a book for new fans and longtime aficionados alike, showing you how, with the help of human hands, a bonsai tree can evolve and thrive over centuries. This book provides you with all the vital information you need, including: A thorough explanation of the basic bonsai types and styles, and their characteristics Guidance in the art of selecting the right plants, pots and spaces to display your bonsai Tips on getting started including purchasing the plants, assembling the necessary tools and choosing the soils Advice and techniques for planting, repotting, watering, pruning, shaping, wiring and protecting your plants, including a seasonal schedule of tasks for each type of bonsai Detailed lessons for specific bonsai varieties like Japanese cypress, red pine, maple, zelkova, sakura and more! You'll be inspired by Kobayashi's award-winning bonsai ranging from classic types to out-of-the-box originals, showing how this art form is as individual as it is traditional. His book will become your bible as you nurture and cultivate your skills and knowledge of these venerable plants. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kunio KobayashiPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9784805317433ISBN 10: 4805317434 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 02 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviews"Across 600 photographs and diagrams [Kobayashi] makes the precise art — and it is artistry — of bonsai maintenance feel manageable. What with our modern fascination with all things small, cute and perfect for any tiny studio flat, who wouldn't want a miniature hanamono, or baby pine (pictured), in their living room?"" — DailyMail: ""The best new books to read this weekend""" Author Information~~~~~~ Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |