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The Bonsai Beginner's Bible: The definitive guide to choosing and growing bonsai

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Bonsai Beginner's Bible: The definitive guide to choosing and growing bonsai
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Chan
SeriesOctopus Bible Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 166,Width 140
Category/GenreBonsai
ISBN/Barcode 9781784723699
ClassificationsDewey:635.9772
Audience
General
Illustrations 300 colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint Mitchell Beazley
Publication Date 4 January 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding and repotting. A directory of over 90 of the most popular species, illustrated with beautiful photographs, will enable you to find the tree that is right for you.

Author Biography

Peter Chan founded Herons Bonsai, the UK's premier bonsai nursery, in 1986. He has achieved a record tally of 21 Chelsea Gold Medals to date and is the author of six bestselling books on bonsai. Over the years he has been featured in numerous television programmes on bonsai.