Bonsai Secrets: Designing, Growing, and Caring for Your Miniature MasterpiecesBonsai was developed as an art form in China for nearly 1,700 years and has been shrouded in mystery. But, with a bit of practice and patience you can grow a one-of-a-kind bonsai at home and enjoy not only a sense of accomplishment but also inner peace.This book covers the basic principles and techniques of Bonsai growing, step-by-step guides and tips, an array of Bonsai, suitable trees, and makes the art of Bonsai accessible, manageable and rewarding. |
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... JAPANESE DISSECTUM MAPLE TRIDENT MAPLE THE TRUNK The trunk's aesthetic function is probably the most important - the ... maples . Bonsai that have been trained for a long time usually have a great many finely developed branches and twigs ...
... JAPANESE DISSECTUM MAPLE TRIDENT MAPLE THE TRUNK The trunk's aesthetic function is probably the most important - the ... maples . Bonsai that have been trained for a long time usually have a great many finely developed branches and twigs ...
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... maple Crab apple Satsuki azaleas Pyracantha Elaeagnus Ginkgo Large Bonsai Junipers ( chinensis and rigida ) Pines ( most varieties ) Hinoki cypress Cryptomeria Yews Japanese maples ( most varieties ) Trident maple Satsuki azaleas Ginkgo ...
... maple Crab apple Satsuki azaleas Pyracantha Elaeagnus Ginkgo Large Bonsai Junipers ( chinensis and rigida ) Pines ( most varieties ) Hinoki cypress Cryptomeria Yews Japanese maples ( most varieties ) Trident maple Satsuki azaleas Ginkgo ...
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... maple ) Acer palmatum and A. japonicum ( Japanese maples , many varieties ) Acer campestre ( Hedge maple ) Acer tatarium sspiginnala ( Amur maple ) Aesculus ( horse chestnuts and buckeyes ) Alnus ( Alders ) Amelanchier ( Juneberry or ...
... maple ) Acer palmatum and A. japonicum ( Japanese maples , many varieties ) Acer campestre ( Hedge maple ) Acer tatarium sspiginnala ( Amur maple ) Aesculus ( horse chestnuts and buckeyes ) Alnus ( Alders ) Amelanchier ( Juneberry or ...
Contents
This edition published by The Readers Digest Association Inc 6 INTRODUCTION | 6 |
FOR IVY PRESS | 16 |
Library of Congress CataloginginPublication Data 30 BUYING AND PRICING BONSAI | 32 |
Copyright | |
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Bonsai Secrets: Designing, Growing, and Caring for Your Miniature Masterpieces Peter Chan No preview available - 2005 |
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