Take a master class by one of the world's greatest living bonsai masters! Kunio Kobayashi is
one the world's most recognized bonsai artists. In this comprehensive book he presents all the
essential techniques needed to plant and maintain the most popular types of bonsai--from pines
cypress and cedar to flowering trees and other beloved varieties including grasses. Bonsai
Master Class is a book for new fans and longtime aficionados alike showing you how with the
help of human hands a bonsai tree can evolve and thrive over centuries. This book provides you
with all the vital information you need including: A thorough explanation of the basic bonsai
types and styles and their characteristics Guidance in the art of selecting the right plants
pots and spaces to display your bonsai Tips on getting started including purchasing the plants
assembling the necessary tools and choosing the soils Advice and techniques for planting
repotting watering pruning shaping wiring and protecting your plants including a seasonal
schedule of tasks for each type of bonsai Detailed lessons for specific bonsai varieties like
Japanese cypress red pine maple zelkova sakura and more! You'll be inspired by Kobayashi's
award-winning bonsai ranging from classic types to out-of-the-box originals showing how this
art form is as individual as it is traditional. His book will become your bible as you nurture
and cultivate your skills and knowledge of these venerable plants.
