Bonsai (lit. tree-in-a-tray) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees, or of developing woody or semi-woody plants shaped as trees, by growing them in containers. Cultivation includes techniques for shaping, watering, and repotting in various styles of containers.
Here's what you'll learn in this ebook:
Principles of Bonsai
Choosing a Style
Basic Styles
Formal Upright
Informal Upright
Slanting
Cascade
Semi-Cascade
Plant Selection Guide
Trees and Shrubs
House Plants
Obtaining Plants
Collecting Plants from the Wild
Importing Mature Plants
Nursery Plants
Shaping Bonsai
Overall Design
Pruning
Nipping
Containers for Bonsai
Training Pots
Choosing Pots
Potting /Repotting
Growth Media
Seasonal Care
Spring Care
Summer Care
Fall Care
Winter Care
Coldframes
Watering
Propagating Bonsai
Seedlings
Cuttings
Layering
Grafting
Displaying Bonsai
Indoor Display
Bonsai in the Garden