books about: bonsai (replicating landscaping techniques)

books about: bonsai

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19 reviews
Harry Tomlinson

Readers Digest, 1995

A Great Place to Start
By no means would I ever be considered an expert on the art of Bonsai, but about 5 years, I took up the hobby. As an avid reader, when my interest blossomed, I bought several books on the subject. Of those, by far, I found BONSAI by Harry Tomlinson to be the best "beginners" book, but it is also one I have turn to time and again since I first took up the hobby. This book is in six chapters, ...

The Complete Book of Bonsai

26 reviews
Harry Tomlinson

Abbeville Press, 1991

The best bonsai book out there!
When I received a bonsai tree for mother's day, I was determined not to kill it like I had done with a previous bonsai. After researching 7 or 8 books at the library, and several more at local book stores, this one stood out as positively the best one out there. It offers full-color pictures of over 100 different species plus growing, watering, pruning, propagation, and other tips for each kind ...

Bonsai (101 Essential Tips)

41 reviews
Harry Tomlinson

DK ADULT, 2003

Nice little book
I just bought my first bonsai tree,This book is so helpful.The shipping was very fast.It is packed full of information and lovely pictures.It has great tips for your tree and great ideals.It also gave me information on others bonsai trees i will be trying next..

The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth

2 reviews
Ken Hemphill

Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1991

"Bonsai Theory of Church Growth"
This book was very enlightening. It talked about how we unwittingly make our churches small by restricting its growth. It gave stragegies to overcome this and help your local church flourish.

Indoor Bonsai for Beginners: Selection Care Training

8 reviews
Werner M Busch

Cassell Illustrated, 2005

INDOOR BONSAI FOR BEGINNERS
This is an excellent step by step book for the absolute beginner of either a "gift" bonsai or a gardner wanting to learn and play. I followed the instructions given and my birthday gift is doing beautifully, three months later. Originally I checked out about six books on bonsais from the library to find the most helpful before I bought; this book covered everything I needed.

Bonsai Survival Manual: Tree-by-Tree Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Problem Solving

18 reviews
Colin Lewis

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1996

Ahhhh!!! So THIS is how it's done!
Dear Mr. Lewis, THANK YOU SIR for writing this fabulous little book. See, like many other unnamed persons in this world, I threw away over $300.00 on my first Bonsai attempt at peace and serenity in my home. After many long deep breaths and twinges of * I must be insane to try this again*, I did order two new bonsai-who were every bit as scared of me as I was of them. But see, now Mr. Lewis, ...

The Art of Natural Bonsai: Replicating Nature's Beauty

5 reviews
David Joyce

Sterling, 2006

The Best Bonsai book I have ever purchased.
As an avid gardener, but newbie to bonsai, all I can say is that this book is inspiring. I had been toying around with the thought of getting into bonsai for about 5 years. I have 5-10 books on the subject, but always felt that I didn't have all of the info. This book not only is a great how to book, but is also filled with photos of the author's beautiful trees. He does a great job showing ...

Bonsai Master Class

5 reviews
Craig Coussins

Sterling, 2006

A Thousand pictures tells a great story
Superbly written with, what I believe to be, over a thousand images, this is the most comprehensively photographically intensive Bonsai Book in the world. Craig Coussins has written a number of very popular Bonsai Books and his books are indeed unlike most others. It's not about him but rather about Bonsai, Bonsai techniques, other teachers' demonstrations and that is why I love this book. Craig ...

The Secret Techniques of Bonsai: A Guide to Starting, Raising, and Shaping Bonsai

5 reviews
Masakuni Kawasumi II and Masakuni Kawasumi III

Kodansha International, 2006

Fine Summary of Advanced Level Bonsai
This is a fine work on Advanced Techniques for the Bonsai enthusiast, in particular giving full particulars on specialty tools and pruning shears in Bonsai Culture. It is kind of surprising the great tips one can get, from just the one paragraph tips that the authors son added after his father death. Very concise and precise is a great summary for this book.

Bonsai with Japanese Maples

6 reviews
Peter Adams

Timber Press, Incorporated, 2006

The perfect product for bonsai interested maple lovers
Bonsai with Japanese Maples by Peter Adams has all you will ever need to know about maples in bonsai. Excellent colour photos, techniques are explained in adequate depth and it is well worth the price, I paid shipping to Australia just for this product. The only issue of concern is that one should read a basic bonsai book for a few clarifications on wording, that is to say it is written for an ...

Bonsai Basics: A Step-By-Step Guide To Growing, Training & General Care

5 reviews
Christian Pessey, Remy Samson

Sterling, 1993

Excellent for beginners and as a resource guide
This is a very well written guide to starting and caring for your Bonsai. Once I get this mastered I would like to get the Master School Books.

Mini Bonsai Kit

7 reviews
Robert W. King

Running Press Miniature Editions, 2001

Shouldn't be used alone
What you should know before buying this kit is that no one experienced with bonsai trees seems to be growing Jack Pine Trees. So, it can be difficult to find supplementary information. Also, I planted all six seeds and only got one to sprout. Now that I've done more research, I am a little surprised that I got even one. Most trees that need cold stratified stay in the refrigerator for 90 ...

Pachyforms 2: Bonsai Succulents

3 reviews
Philippe de Vosjoli and Rudy Lime

Advanced Visions Inc., 2007

Amazing piece of work
An amazing piece work! This was a phenomenal read, with many spectacular photos to augment the information. It is basic enough to read, but with a lot more detail than a beginner book. As a new convert to pachyforms, I am truly mesmerized. An absolute must have!!

Simon & Schuster's Guide To Bonsai (Nature Guide Series)

4 reviews
Gianfranco Giorgi

Fireside, 1991

A bonsai necessity
Simon and Schuster's book of Bonsai is a classic to use for a bonsai enthusiast. It gives details on conditions, soils, plants and care for numerous plants used for bonsai. They have information that is not available in many other bonsai texts. I have read dozens of bonsai books and have over 15 of my own including this book. I would highly recommend it for all but the novice.

Pop Bonsai: Fun with Arranging Small Trees and Plants

1 review
Lisa Tajima

Kodansha International, 2004

Pop Bonsai
I loved this book. The pictures are adorable, it inspires great ideas, and it gives great information about bonsai trees. Its kind of informal and is more fun than function, so buy this book it for into bonsai but not extremely serious about it.

Totally Bonsai: A Guide to Growing, Shaping, and Caring for Miniature Trees and Shrubs

4 reviews
Craig Coussins

Tuttle Publishing, 2001

A wonderful beginners book
"What else would I need than this book when learning about Bonsai? I recommend it fully and suggest that it should be on everyone's bookshelf, or at least in his or her hands" When you start growing Bonsai, it is hard to work your way through all the titles available. I first bought a book called Bonsai for Beginners by the same author and while this was a very nice book, it was not only geared ...

Bonsai (Gardening & Landscaping)

6 reviews
Sunset Book

Sunset Publishing Corporation, 1994

This book was great and answered all of my questions!
I highly recomend this book to any one who wants to become serious about bonsai. Great photos and explanitions.

The Bonsai Workshop (Our Garden Variety)

11 reviews
Herb Gustafson

Sterling, 1996

IT I S IRREPLACABLE FOR ME
After many starts which led to complete disasters for me, this book finally gave the information I need to get started in this wonderful art. The instructions are great for a beginner like myself. The combinaiton of written, step by step direcitons along with the wonderful photographs makes this book a joy to work with. I cannot say if this is a good book for the advanced student, as I am far, ...

Indoor Bonsai

5 reviews
Paul Lesniewicz

Cassell Illustrated, 2005

Very informative and helpful
As a bonsai beginner, I found this book contained very good answers to most of my questions. It is more helpful than my other 3 bonsai books, combined. The text can be divided into two "sections": GENERAL INFORMATION: e.g. constant care, repotting and root pruning, shaping, propagation from cuttings, fertilizing, tools you need SPECIES-SPECIFIC INFORMATION: very clear instructions on how to apply ...

Bonsai: Grow Your Own Bonsai from Cuttings, Seeds, and Saplings

3 reviews
Werner M. Busch

The Lyons Press, 2002

outstanding
I think this book is excellent. Although the trees are native to Europe, most of the advice applies perfectly to people in temperate North America. Scots Pine, yew, spindle, beech, hawthorn, apple, willow etc... all species are covered in detail with info on training, pests, propagation, etc.... Definitely not just for Europeans, anyone in the Eastern U.S. and most of Canada will find this very ...