Blue Sky Bonsai's Definitive Guide to Bonsai Care and Cultivation
Featuring over 200 stunning photographs and whiteboard tutorials, Bonsai, the Blue Sky way offers countless tips and tricks, scientific insights, and practical techniques to help you raise your game in bonsai care and cultivation.
This book is the definitive bonsai owner's manual, containing a comprehensive A-Z reference of all the essential tasks and techniques. Unlike other books that focus primarily on the art, Bonsai, the Blue Sky Way also dives deep into the intricate, beautiful horticulture of trees growing in containers. Explore the fascinating biology of trees and shrubs, with entertaining explanations and practical advice that guide you on your journey towards mastering bonsai.
Did you know, for example, that:
- Every atom of carbon in trees comes solely from the air?
- Shallow pots can get more waterlogged than deep pots?
- You can revive a dying bonsai with a very simple trick?
Avoid dozens of common bonsai mistakes by following the expert guidance in this book.
The author, Dave Seymour, is a bonsai horticulture teacher with tens of thousands of subscribers to his YouTube channel, Blue Sky Bonsai. With a lifelong career in technical documentation, he has developed a knack for making complex information simple and appealing. Combined with his passion for bonsai cultivation, tree photography and videography, this naturally led him to share his expertise with a wider audience. In this book, Dave brings the beautiful nature of bonsai horticulture to enthusiasts around the world.
Whether you're a bonsai beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this book will guide you to keep your bonsai alive, vigorous, and truly beautiful... forever.
