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As im a bonsai collector, I am also a bonsai book collector. Here ill list 5 books that I appreciate and find very usefull in my bonsai days. Of course, the basis of all books is the same, but the presentation of the material is different with every books and authors. The books everyone recommends is the books of John Naka book: Bonsai Techniques One and Bonsai Techniques Two. but here are the 5 books I suggest to read to learn bonsai.

This book is a comprehensive crash course in the art of bonsai cultivation. The book covers all the basics that a beginners needs to be educated about before indulging in the art of bonsai growing. There are hundreds of photographs with detailed information regarding which months to stop feeding the plant and more. The photos in the book display a large variety of bonsais at various growth stages. There is also information about techniques that world famous bonsai artists adopt to grow their world acclaimed bonsai trees. The book helps you decide on which plant to choose and then go about educating you on the wiring, pruning and aging techniques for that bonsai plant. A bonsai novice will gain a lot after he is done with this book and it also offers a lot of expert tips on maintaining the bonsai for a long time. The index is detailed and helps you find the topic of your choice within seconds which makes it easy for you to refer back to the book whenever required. The book is perfect for beginners and intermediate bonsai enthusiasts and will help them a great deal while they are on their way to becoming bonsai experts.
Growing indoor bonsai is a favorite past time among many avid gardeners. However, growing indoor bonsai is unlike growing any other indoor plant because it takes special care and effort on the part of the person growing it. The Indoor Bonsai for Beginners: Selection Care Training book is the perfect buy for beginners who want to master the art of growing indoor bonsai. The book contains several colorful photos to help beginners understand the entire process better. The clear illustrations give specific instructions that will help the bonsai grow properly. It also gives you some steady advice right from what kind of soil you should be using for your indoor bonsai to what steps you can take told any pests attacking your beautiful indoor bonsai. One read through the book will get you well educated on the different kinds and types of indoor bonsai plants that you can grow along with details about every indoor bonsai plant. Indoor bonsai takes a great deal of patience along with strategic positioning of the plants. This book will teach you every detail you need to know to become successful at this art. After reading it you will know all about pruning, wiring and stretching you indoor bonsai plants.
This book by Ken Norman is a must have in the library of any avid bonsai enthusiast. The author is a person who is very knowledge about the art of bonsai growing and has more than forty years experience in the same. The book comes with over 800 unique photographs of some very beautiful bonsai pieces and is also very inspiring for any bonsai enthusiast. The initial pages offer information regarding the history of bonsai and the art form in general. Each bonsai type that is spoken about in the book comes with information regarding the tools required to grow that bonsai and with detailed photographs of the bonsai type. The book contains a great amount of detail and can keep a bonsai enthusiast hooked for quite a while. Indoor as well as outdoor bonsai types are discussed in the book. Everyone right from a novice to an expert bonsai enthusiast will gain knowledge from the book. The book will also get the attention of people who have never tried bonsai cultivation before. The photos and the colorful pages make it a nice coffee table read. The book also gives out useful information about bonsai suppliers around the world.
If you are looking for a book with ample information about growing maples in bonsai, hen the Bonsai with Japanese Maples by Peter Adams is the ideal book for you. Peter Adams has elucidated on the various techniques that you can adopt for growing maples in bonsai successfully. The book gives out expert advice on how to turn a young maple into a classic bonsai shape. The various styles and techniques that can be adopted to make sure your maple bonsai plant grows beautifully and lives a long life is clearly explained in the book. In addition to the techniques, Mr. Adams has also thrown a lot of light on why such techniques are practiced which gives more insight on the entire bonsai growing process. Moreover there are also a lot of colorful illustrations and photographs that will inspire you to grow your bonsai well. The book is a no fuss book with clear cut steps that one needs to follow blindly to become a successful bonsai cultivator. The book will be of great help to experienced bonsai enthusiasts. The book can also be very helpful to beginners. However, one must have basic knowledge about terminology used with regard to bonsai because there is no glossary of terms used in the book.
If you are a beginner at growing bonsai, then this book is not for you. This book is more of an “advanced technique for growing bonsai” kind of read. If you have been growing bonsai for a while and have experience in it and want to learn more that can help you with your part time, then this book is perfect for you. The book is written very well and will be of great help to an advanced bonsai owner. It gives exclusive facts about bonsai making that I have not come across anywhere else yet. The book has a lot of detail regarding how to start growing your bonsai tree. Learn about various wiring techniques also through this read. The book also explains how different environments affect the bonsai plant and gives you information on the perfect kind of environment that you should create to successfully grow your bonsai tree. If you are looking for detailed information regarding specialty tools and pruning shears that you should be using for growing your bonsai tree, then this is the perfect book for you. All in all, it is a good buy for advanced bonsai owners who are looking for additional tips and information that will help them cultivate the bonsai trees better.


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