Bonsai Survival Manual: A Tree-by-tree Guide to Buying, Maintenance and Problem-solving

by Colin Lewis (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $12.62

  This no-nonsense guide aims to dispel the mystique that surrounds bonsai collecting. It provides profiles of 50 popular commercial varieties, with at-a-glance information on the key topics of light, temperature, watering, feeding, pruning and soil conditions. The differing horticultural and aesthetic requirements of indoor (tender, sub-tropical) and outdoor (hard) trees are made clear at every stage. Advice on how to buy a bonsai, and then how to keep the tree in good and healthy shape is included.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.72

  All too often the attractive bonsai tree bought with such enthusiasm fails to thrive, or even withers and dies after a few short weeks. Bonsai Survival Manual is a one-stop source of vital information to help you avoid those key mistakes and ensure your bonsai survives and stays healthy. From advice on evaluating and selecting plants, to assessing plant health and troubleshooting, here is the clear, comprehensive every bonsai gardener needs for success.