Successful Bonsai: Raising Exotic Miniature Trees

by David Squire

An essential reference for growing indoor and outdoor bonsai. The popularity of raising exotic miniature trees continues to grow, with bonsai gardeners cultivating tropical and subtropical species. Successful Bonsai is an essential reference, providing a wide range of bonsai styles and shapes, along with step-by-step instructions and illustrations that expertly guide the gardener through the many pruning and wiring techniques. This easy-to-use book explains how to grow bonsai both indoors and outdoors; features an illustrated A-Z list of bonsai species with detailed descriptions of 80 plants, including 15 classic species; and recommends a proven pruning regimen. It includes information Successful Bonsai is not only an informative and practical guide, but also a superb source of inspiration. It will instill confidence in the beginner and spark the imagination of the experienced bonsai artist.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published March 15, 2011

About the author

David Squire studied botany and horticulture at the Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and at the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, England, where he gained the Wisley Diploma in Horticulture. For several years he worked as sub-editor, writer and reporter for two well-knownmagazines, before moving to book publishing with an international publishing house.

David has written more than fifty books and contributed to several major gardening part-works. His books have been sold throughout the English speaking world-Britain, North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand- as well as translated into several other languages.

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Bosai book for either the seasoned or novice bonsai enthusiast. Great step-by-step instructions for creating a bonsai. I am going to go dig a shrub out of my yard today I was inspired! It has everything in it from the proper tools and the techniques for using them. Beautiful photographs of all the different styles.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful!

[Jennifer B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good bonsai book, but unfortunately nothing could help me keep my little tree alive. :(

[BarbaraW · Rating 3 out of 5]

New hobby