Bonsai

Hardback

Main Details

Title Bonsai
Authors and Contributors      By (author) DK
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 200
Category/GenreBonsai
ISBN/Barcode 9781409344087
ClassificationsDewey:635.9772
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
NZ Release Date 13 February 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Know, grow, and create beautiful bonsai Know, grow, and create beautiful bonsai Step-By-Step Bonsai is the ultimate introduction to bonsai trees, with illustrated step-by-step projects to make bonsai for beginners simple and achievable. With an A-Z directory of bonsai tree care, you'll learn the key techniques needed to create your own beautiful miniature landscapes. Author and internationally renowned bonsai artist Peter Warren has taught and worked all over the world and brings you the best of Japanese bonsai. His expertise will introduce you to the tools you'll need, tips for bonsai tree care, styling ideas and how to get the best from your bonsai plants. A complete 'how to' on planting, propagation, pruning and training techniques, plant care, and siting. Bonsai trees will bring serenity to your garden and make your landscape truly unique, even in an urban setting. With traditional techniques, display ideas and 20 contemporary projects for your miniature trees, Step-By-Step Bonsai uses photographic guides to make growing bonsai easy and approachable.

Author Biography

Peter Warren is an internationally renowned bonsai artist based in London who spent six years training in the traditional manner as an apprentice to the Japanese bonsai master, Kunio Kobayashi. Since completing his studies Peter has travelled far and wide teaching and working with bonsai collectors and enthusiasts across the globe on a mission to take the best of Japanese bonsai techniques and ideas and combine them with western trees and aesthetics. His works are exhibited at the highest level in Japan, North America, and Europe. Peter regularly writes and translates articles for online and print publications including Bonsai Focus and International Bonsai magazines.