The World of Ficus Bonsai

Author: Jerry Meislik
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525532871
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
Jerry Meislik is a well-known bonsai lecturer, demonstrator, teacher and writer. He has written articles for many of the major bonsai publications including Bonsai Journal of the American Bonsai Society and Bonsai Clubs International magazine. Jerry maintains a very active bonsai web site at www.bonsaihunk.us. There are more than 70 articles written by Jerry in various online forums and groups. The author is an acknowledged expert on the genus Ficus as it is applied to the growing of bonsai. He previous book on Figs, Ficus: The Exotic Bonsai was printed in both hard and soft cover editions. This prior book was used as the start and backbone of this new book The World of Ficus Bonsai. This new book is written for the everyday bonsai grower who wishes help in growing, styling and making the best fig bonsai possible from a tree or two and also contains information about figs suitable for the advanced bonsai grower and artist. The book is highly enhanced from the first book as it now contains over 40 Ficus species references that will greatly help the bonsai enthusiast to identify and to grow these specimens. Also included are photos of many Ficus species to aid in identifying the often confusing world of Ficus. There is also a list of Ficus that likely will prove difficult to grow as bonsai. Jerry has held many offices in the bonsai world. He has been president and vice-president of the Big Sky Bonsai Society; chairman of the publications committee of the American Bonsai Society; a member of the board of the National Bonsai Foundation; and is an honorary member of the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society of Michigan. Jerry has had two of his masterpiece bonsai accepted into the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Bonsai collection of the University of Michigan and into the Denver Botanic Garden Bonsai collection. He has traveled abroad to Canada, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, Chile, Myanmar, Argentina and other countries to give demonstrations as well as to study their bonsai culture and of course to view and to learn from their bonsai trees.

Modern Bonsai Practice

Author: Larry W Morton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692521397
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description
The most current, useful information on growing Bonsai. Fresh, practical, definitive reference guide to the finest art of horticulture. Common sense bonsai answers separating myth from fact. Appropriate for everyone interested in the simplified science of growing miniature trees or landscape garden plants. Featuring Walter Pall Bonsai.

Ficus - the Exotic Bonsai

Author: Jerry Meislik
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974952406
Category : Bonsai
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Delves deeply in to the fascinating world of figs and focuses on the innumerable ways figs can be trained to form incredible bonsai.

Growing Bonsai Indoors

Author: Pat Lucke Morris
Publisher: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN: 1889538426
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 122

Book Description
Tailored to the needs of first-time bonsai growers, this hands-on guide explains step-by-step how to make indoor bonsai flourish. You'll find a thorough overview of the most common bonsai styles - fully illustrated with color photos and line drawings - along with advice on wiring and pruning from renowned experts. This handy guide also serves as a helpful reference for buying bonsai and connecting with other enthusiasts locally and around the world.--COVER.

Juniper Bonsai Guide

Author: Bonsai Empire
Publisher: Bonsai Empire
ISBN: 8892502808
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 47

Book Description
Learn how to maintain your Juniper Bonsai tree with the "Juniper Bonsai Guide". Junipers are incredibly popular Bonsai trees, sold at many stores and online shops. They are strong trees and very suitable for beginners at the art of Bonsai. But how do you keep your tree alive? And how can you maintain its shape? The "Juniper Bonsai Guide" explains the care guidelines, cultivation and design principles for the Juniper. It includes over a hundred photos and explains techniques including watering, fertilizing, repotting, pruning and wiring in easy to use step-by-step guides. - over 100 stunning images - explains Juniper care, styling and propagation - with step-by-step explanations - all techniques explained specifically for the Juniper Bonsai Empire is the world's most visited Bonsai website and has provided beginners with quality information for over a decade. We have developed this Juniper guide to help you get a taste of this fascinating and living art, and make sure you know how to care for your Juniper Bonsai!

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert

Author: Claire Akin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719216159
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to growing healthy, happy fiddle leaf fig houseplants. Fiddle leaf fig plants can be a beautiful addition to your home, but it's no secret they require ongoing care to thrive. This book will provide you with all the tools you need to care for your green friend. Covering important topics from the secret to proper watering and how to fertilize your plant to proper drainage and pruning techniques, The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert was written for experienced growers and first-time plant parents alike. This book includes actionable information to improve the health of your plant including:1. The Benefits of Your Plant2. The History of Fiddle Leaf Figs3. Fiddle Leaf Fig Care 1014. The Secret to Proper Watering5. The Best Fertilizer to Use6. Soil and Drainage7. Pruning and Cleaning8. PropagationThe guide was written for fiddle leaf fig lovers who want to understand what their plant needs to thrive and provide ideal growing conditions. It will help both novice and experienced growers to build a stronger relationship with their fiddle leaf fig.

Ficus Tree and Ficus Bonsai Tree. the Complete Guide to Growing, Pruning and Caring for Ficus. Top Varieties

Author: Bernard Brook
Publisher: Whytbank Publishing
ISBN: 9780993027802
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
This book contains everything you need to know about growing, pruning and caring for ficus trees and ficus bonsai trees, also known as fig trees. The most popular varieties are covered including benjamina, ginseng, retusa, microcarpa and religiosa. This book is written in easy to understand English which makes it both enjoyable and easy to follow. Full of good advice on how to grow ficus trees and ficus bonsai trees successfully, this really is the must have guide to ficus.

Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai

Author: David Squire
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 163741353X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 365

Book Description
Creating bonsai, an ancient art form that encourages meditation and contemplation, can be an intimidating art to start because of its intricate and precise nature. But David Squire's new book, Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai for Beginners, is a gentle but complete beginner's guide to the craft. Starting with the definition of what bonsai is, the author discusses the spirit and aesthetics of creating bonsai then continues with the materials needed--including the right species of tree to get--how to prune, pinch, water, feed and display your piece. The book also includes chapters on indoor bonsai species, outdoor bonsai species and how to deal with pests and diseases, then concludes with a beautiful gallery of bonsai trees. Feel calmer and more focused by learning how to raise bonsai trees.

Indoor Bonsai

Author: Paul Lesniewicz
Publisher: Cassell
ISBN: 1788403177
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description
"Excellent guide...with specifics on individual plants." - The New York Times. A bonsai is a miniature tree. Grown in a shallow dish, it resembles larger trees in all respects except size, and lives to an equally old age. The conventional bonsai requires a site in the open air where the plant is exposed to the sun, wind and rain in order to develop and remain healthy. In this book, however, Paul Lesniewicz looks at those species that can successfully be kept indoors all year round. He explores a vast variety of bonsai trees, including mini versions, which are only 3-6 inches tall, for those who are really lacking in space. Indoor Bonsai includes sections such as choosing a plant or growing it from seed, planting, general care, pests and diseases, shaping, wiring and pruning, and many other aspects, all explained in simple and straightforward terms. Advice is accompanied by step-by-step illustrations and spectacular colour photography throughout, to help you choose and care for your bonsai tree. Paul's guidance is not a one-size-fits-all approach; his sensible and easy-to-follow advice will help each gardener to create their own individual work of art.

The Complete Guide to Growing Windowsill Plants

Author: Donna Marie Murphy
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN: 1601383460
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
This book will guide you through the steps needed to select the perfect plants for your windowsill and cultivate them to both fit in with your space and to survive the conditions, whether inside or outside.