Bonsai are miniature trees grown in pots. The aim of bonsai culture is to develop a tiny tree that has all the elements of a large tree growing in a natural setting. This look is achieved, principally, by branch and root pruning and shaping, but other factors are also important. The texture of the trunk, its look of age, the moss and the under plantings in the container - all contribute to the illusion of a miniature tree as it is seen in nature.

A presentable bonsai can be created in a few seasons. Cultivating these miniature potted trees is both an intriguing hobby, and a means of adapting a wide range of plants to specialized and decorative uses. Bonsai require daily watering during their growing season, and, because the plants are rooted in shallow pots, careful pruning.

Here are just a few of the features included in this excellent 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

There are many more inside the eBook!