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.
