This charming, beautifully photographed beginner's guide from a trusted bonsai expert covers all the basics to keep your bonsai alive and happy.Jonas Dupuich, founder of the #1 bonsai blog in the U.S., shares his passion and expert advice with anyone looking to learn more about bonsai in this modern, entry-level guide to an ancient art.Filled with photos of stunning, inspiring trees, The Little Book of Bonsai provides simple, clear, effective guidance on bonsai care, including wiring, watering, pruning, pests, disease, tools, repotting, fertilizing, and more. Dupuich covers indoor and outdoor bonsai care, selecting the right container, displaying your bonsai, and choosing different species with clear, step-by-step photos to help you cultivate your trees with confidence.With its stylish, full-color design and fresh take on a captivating pastime, The Little Book of Bonsai makes a gorgeous gift for oneself or for others. Read more

A compact guide to everything bonsai.The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding and repotting. A directory of over 180 of the most popular species, illustrated with beautiful photographs, will enable you to find the tree that is right for you. Read more

Your guide to Japanese gardening design!150 photos and illustrations of beautiful Japanese garden designsLayout and care for the components of your garden, from plants to paths and bridgesPlant directory covering trees, shrubs, berries, ground cover, grasses, mosses, ferns, flowers, and moreInformative, accessible, well-written text is easy to read and understand even for novice gardenersThis beautifully illustrated book offers an inspirational and practical introduction to the tradition of Japanese Zen gardens.Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of foliage and moss, Authentic Japanese Gardens explains how western plants and materials can be used to achieve peaceful, contemplative gardens. There are instructions and tips for selecting plants and materials that are readily available, as well as plant lists and climate zone maps to aid western gardeners and landscapers.As the wealth of stunning color photographs from around the world demonstrates, Japanese landscaping is concerned with a reverence for nature. The overall effect is of tranquility, with gardens crafted using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks, and pebbles. In 168 information-packed pages, Authentic Japanese Gardens will help you to create a much-needed oasis of calm in your own outdoor space.Inside this practical guide to recreating traditional Japanese-style gardens, author Yoko Kawaguchi explains how non-Japanese plants and materials can be used to achieve the natural, minimalist look of Japanese garden designs. This revised, photo-heavy edition features new text and stunning new color photography (the former edition was published as Serene Gardens).Learn all you need to know about traditional Japanese gardens, with historical context, design, and choice of Japanese garden plants, including the hill-and-pond garden, dry-landscape garden, tea garden, and courtyard garden. Then, you'll explore the elements of a Japanese garden, and how to choose, lay out, and care for its components. Get detailed information and helpful suggestions on plants, rocks, water features, sand, paths, stepping-stones, bridges, stone lanterns, pergolas, fences, and borrowed vistas. The text is written to be easy to understand and enjoyable to read even for beginners.The extensive plant directory is packed with details and advice on the types of trees, shrubs, berries, ground cover, grasses, bamboos, mosses, ferns, tropical specimen plants, foliage, flowers, aquatic plants, and non-traditional alternatives to use in your garden. From flowering trees and hedge plants to ornamental trees, toad lilies, evergreen shrubs, and more, you'll learn how understatement, rather than profusion, creates the calmness of this style of gardening.150 bright, colorful photographs and helpful illustrations provide excellent examples of gorgeous garden designs that work with nature. Learn about tree pruning and topiary, the importance of each design element, useful tips on choosing appropriate plants, shrubs, and trees, and more gardening DIY advice for creating an outdoor space that will fit your lifestyle. The Resources section is packed with important details on hardiness zones, a bibliography, gardens to visit, supplies, and a complete index.A perfect gift for new homeowners, you'll discover how to recreate Japanese garden design and detail whether in a tiny urban patio, backyard, or a large country garden, with the practical advice and stunning color photography inside Authentic Japanese Gardens!"Full of ideas for planting your own Zen garden and creating a natural haven of peace and tranquility"—Go Japan Go Read more

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Cultivate your inner peace and create your own green thumb sanctuary, even without any previous gardening experience!Has the intricate art of bonsai cultivation always fascinated you, yet you've been fearful of the perceived complexity?Are you seeking a calming, hands-on hobby, but worry your thumb is anything but green?Or maybe you've been toying with the idea of embarking on a horticultural adventure, but dread the time and effort required?If you've answered yes to any of these, then this book is a must-have companion on your bonsai journey!Contrary to popular belief, bonsai cultivation doesn't have to be an intimidating endeavor. In fact, it can be an immensely rewarding experience that nurtures both your sense of creativity and mindfulness.Immerse yourself in the tranquil allure of Bonsai and discover how these miniature trees can offer enormous benefits, all while beautifying your home and living spaces.Here's a hint of the verdant knowledge you'll unwrap inside:An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to choosing your first bonsai, ensuring a strong and thriving start to your bonsai journeyEfficient preventive solutions and treatments for combating the most common ailments that plague bonsai treesThe secret behind optimizing the growth of your bonsai by understanding proper watering, fertilization, and light-managing techniquesAn actionable guide to mastering the art of pruning and shaping your bonsai for a perfectly manicured lookThe zen-like benefits of bonsai cultivation that promote mindfulness and tranquility in your everyday lifeHow to create the ideal environment for your bonsai at any stage of its lifeA curated list of the best beginner-friendly tree species for a stress-free bonsai journeyA step-by-step guide to repotting, a crucial skill for any bonsai enthusiastA comprehensive outline of seasonal care, ensuring your bonsai thrives all year roundProven strategies to plan your bonsai's design with ease, helping you create a visually striking masterpieceThe essential tools you need for your bonsai care routine, broken down by purpose and importanceAccess to exclusive online resources and updates that will support your ongoing bonsai adventureAnd so much more!This comprehensive guide demystifies Bonsai cultivation, breaking it down into easily understandable modules that make it accessible to anyone, regardless of past horticultural experience.Don't let common misconceptions deter you. You don't need an expansive garden, copious amount of time, or innate plant-tending abilities to nurture a bonsai tree.Challenging? Yes. Impossible? Not in the least.Step into the world of Bonsai. Nurture more than just a tree; nurture your tranquility, creativity, and patience.If you're ready to embark on a bonsai journey and cultivate your inner horticulturist, scroll up and tap 'Add to Cart' now. Read more

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Among the first titles published in 1978, with more than 150,000 copies in print in three editions, Japanese Maples is a Timber Press classic. Japanese maples are unlike any other tree. They boast a remarkable diversity of color, form, and texture. As a result of hundreds of years of careful breeding, they take the center stage in any garden they are found. In the last decade, the number of Japanese maple cultivars available to gardeners has doubled and there is a pressing need for an up-to-date reference. This new fourth edition offers detailed descriptions of over 150 new introductions, updates to plant nomenclature, and new insights into established favorites. Gardeners will relish the practical advice that puts successful cultivation within everyone's grasp. Accurate identification is made simple with over 600 easy-to-follow descriptions and 500 color photographs. Read more

Presenting a unique blend of information and ideas, The Complete Book of Bonsai is a comprehensive, practical guide to the traditions and artistic principles of growing and maintaining bonsai trees. Over 300 bonsai trees and shrubs are described, over 100 of them in an outstanding full-color photographic catalogue.CLASSIC STYLES EXPLAINED The origins and development of bonsai are traced, and the underlying principles of this fascinating art clearly explained. The classic styles are listed and illustrated, together with full descriptions of how they were derived from models in the world. Outstanding examples of plantings in all of the various styles are shown. The types of containers are detailed, and the importance of their use for different trees or styles explained. Advice is given on placing and exhibiting your completed bonsai.CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP SEQUENCES There is comprehensive information on how to create a bonsai from a seedling, cutting, or garden center plant. Clear step-by-step sequences take you from the initial raw material through to the finished bonsai, showing the superb results that can be achieved. All the tools and techniques of bonsai are illustrated and explained, and their use described in detail. Maintenance and propagation sections tell you everything you need to know to keep your bonsai beautiful and healthy, or to create your own trees.DETAILS OF MORE THAN 100 SPECIES A photographic catalogue of bonsai trees and shrubs lies at the heart of the book, providing the cultivation and styling details of over 100 different species. Each entry is accompanied by an original full-color photograph of at least one outstanding specimen. This section is supplemented by a further compendium of trees and shrubs that can be grown as bonsai, giving a total of over 300 to choose from.The Complete Book of Bonsai reveals every aspect of the art, with inspirational ideas and practical advice at every turn. Whether you are a beginner who would like to grow just one or two trees, or an experienced enthusiast who wishes to build up a whole collection, it is the essential reference work. Read more

An in-depth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden.The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Author and garden designer Sophie Walker brings fresh insight to this subject, exploring the Japanese garden in detail through a series of essays and with 100 featured gardens, ranging from ancient Shinto shrines to imperial gardens and contemporary Zen designs. Leading artists, architects, and other cultural practitioners offer personal perspectives in newly commissioned essays. Read more

The Japanese Art of Flower ArrangingIkebana, or Japanese flower arranging, is more than just putting flowers in a container. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought together. Written by renowned Ikebana expert Shozo Sato, Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers is a classic Ikebana text updated for modern readers.Ikebana history and stylesIkebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers presents a fascinating overview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle.Japanese flower arranging instructionsThe tools of Ikebana and basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques are clearly explained. Simple but detailed instructions guide Ikebana enthusiasts through the process of making dozens of stunning floral arrangements. Read more

Everything you need to know about bonsai care, maintenance, design, and arrangement. With clear explanations of bonsai and what it is, these 101 easy-to-grasp tips have everything you need to get the results you want.Build knowledge and confidence with this must-have pocket guide, filled with the essentials you're looking for including pointers and advice on cultivating bonsai plants. Create a sense of balance and serenity in your home with these beautiful miniature trees and bring the ancient practice into the 21st century. Using a step-by-step approach, 101 Essential Tips: Bonsai explains design and style principles, which containers to use, how to cultivate a bonsai plant and more. Learn about the different suitable species, from Japanese red maple to Scots pine, find out how to prune, reshape with wiring, implement Saikei and rock planting, and develop a watering routine to keep your living art healthy.Whether you want to build on your basic skills or become an expert, 101 Essential Tips: Bonsai is right for you. This pocket guide is chock-full of information to guide you, inspire you, and give you the knowledge and confidence you're looking for. Read more

“This is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow.” —Gardens Illustrated Moss is an extraordinary plant—it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. In The Magical World of Moss Gardening, bryophyte expert Annie Martin reveals how moss can be used in stunning, eco-friendly spaces. The beautifully illustrated guide includes basics on designing and planting a moss garden, and an inspiring tour of the most magical public and private moss gardens throughout the country. Read more

Create a peaceful sanctuary and cultivate your creative side with this unique Japanese Garden Colouring Book! Featuring serene scenes of bonsai trees, pagodas, and koi ponds, each page is an opportunity to relax and enjoy the journey into zen. Not only will you get to explore the beauty of traditional Japanese culture, but also find yourself engaging in mindful colouring activities that soothe your mind.50 unique Japanese Garden IllustrationsEach design is printed on a separate sheetPremium Matte CoverNO duplicate images in this book.Size: 8.5 x 11.5Suitable for Colouring Pens, Pencils, Markers and CrayonsOur Japanese Garden Colouring Book offers a perfect way to relax and relieve stress - make your own serene escape today! Unlock the door to peace, relaxation and creativity with this colouring book. Read more

Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki. In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. After first discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, the author offers in-depth guidelines for shaping pines, azaleas, conifers, broadleaved evergreens, bamboos and deciduous trees. Throughout the text, step-by-step illustrations accompany the instructions, while abundant photographs and anecdotes bring the ideas surrounding niwaki vividly to life. Read more

Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, is at once Japan's most highly acclaimed landscape architect and an 18th-generation Zen Buddhist priest, presiding over daily ceremonies at the Kenkoji Temple in Yokohama. He is celebrated for his unique ability to blend strikingly contemporary elements with the traditional design vernacular. He has worked in ultramodern urban hotels and some of Japan's most famous classic gardens. In each project, his work as a designer of landscape architecture is inseparable from his Buddhist practice. Each becomes a Zen garden, "a special spiritual place where the mind dwells."This beautiful book, illustrated with more than 400 drawings and color photographs, is the first complete retrospective of Masuno's work to be published in English. It presents 37 major gardens around the world in a wide variety of types and settings: traditional and contemporary, urban and rural, public spaces and private residences, and including temple, office, hotel and campus venues. Masuno achieved fame for his work in Japan, but he is becoming increasingly known internationally, and in 2011 completed his first commission in the United States which is shown here.Zen Gardens, divided into three chapters, covers: "Traditional Zen Gardens," "Contemporary Zen Gardens" and "Zen Gardens outside Japan." Each Zen garden design is described and analyzed by author Mira Locher, herself an architect and a scholar well versed in Japanese culture.Celebrating the accomplishments of an influential, world-class designer, Zen Gardens also serves as something of a master class in Japanese garden design and appreciation: how to perceive a Japanese garden, how to understand one, even how to make one yourself. Like one of Masuno's gardens, the book can be a place for contemplation and mindful repose. Read more

The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding and repotting. A directory of over 90 of the most popular species, illustrated with beautiful photographs, will enable you to find the tree that is right for you. Read more

The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding and repotting. A directory of over 90 of the most popular species, illustrated with beautiful photographs, will enable you to find the tree that is right for you. Read more

Cultivate your inner peace and create your own green thumb sanctuary, even without any previous gardening experience!Has the intricate art of bonsai cultivation always fascinated you, yet you've been fearful of the perceived complexity?Are you seeking a calming, hands-on hobby, but worry your thumb is anything but green?Or maybe you've been toying with the idea of embarking on a horticultural adventure, but dread the time and effort required?If you've answered yes to any of these, then this book is a must-have companion on your bonsai journey!Contrary to popular belief, bonsai cultivation doesn't have to be an intimidating endeavor. In fact, it can be an immensely rewarding experience that nurtures both your sense of creativity and mindfulness.Immerse yourself in the tranquil allure of Bonsai and discover how these miniature trees can offer enormous benefits, all while beautifying your home and living spaces.Here's a hint of the verdant knowledge you'll unwrap inside:An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to choosing your first bonsai, ensuring a strong and thriving start to your bonsai journeyEfficient preventive solutions and treatments for combating the most common ailments that plague bonsai treesThe secret behind optimizing the growth of your bonsai by understanding proper watering, fertilization, and light-managing techniquesAn actionable guide to mastering the art of pruning and shaping your bonsai for a perfectly manicured lookThe zen-like benefits of bonsai cultivation that promote mindfulness and tranquility in your everyday lifeHow to create the ideal environment for your bonsai at any stage of its lifeA curated list of the best beginner-friendly tree species for a stress-free bonsai journeyA step-by-step guide to repotting, a crucial skill for any bonsai enthusiastA comprehensive outline of seasonal care, ensuring your bonsai thrives all year roundProven strategies to plan your bonsai's design with ease, helping you create a visually striking masterpieceThe essential tools you need for your bonsai care routine, broken down by purpose and importanceAccess to exclusive online resources and updates that will support your ongoing bonsai adventureAnd so much more!This comprehensive guide demystifies Bonsai cultivation, breaking it down into easily understandable modules that make it accessible to anyone, regardless of past horticultural experience.Don't let common misconceptions deter you. You don't need an expansive garden, copious amount of time, or innate plant-tending abilities to nurture a bonsai tree.Challenging? Yes. Impossible? Not in the least.Step into the world of Bonsai. Nurture more than just a tree; nurture your tranquility, creativity, and patience.If you're ready to embark on a bonsai journey and cultivate your inner horticulturist, scroll up and tap 'Add to Cart' now. Read more

Create breathtaking bonsai artistry and cultivate mindfulness, even if you've never touched a watering can in your life.Do the complexities of bonsai leave you feeling intimidated and unsure where to start? Does your curiosity about nurturing living art get overshadowed by fear of damaging those delicate trees?Do you often wonder if you can embrace this fulfilling hobby despite your lack of gardening experience?If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're in the right place. You're not alone in your quest to find tranquility and creativity through bonsai while balancing life’s chaos.Most beginner enthusiasts feel the same apprehension, but all that can change once you dive into the transformative experience this book offers.Here’s just a sneak peek of what awaits you inside:5 essential beginner-friendly bonsai species to start your artistic journeyAnswers to the age-old question: How often should you water your bonsai?Discover the best soil mix tailored for your bonsai’s healthHow to prune with confidence and make “leaf reduction” a breezeEfficient techniques for identifying and managing pests with easeA foolproof method to pot up your bonsai without fearA practical guide to setting up your own “Zen Garden” indoorsExplore the significance of bonsai’s cultural roots and why it mattersDiscover the 5 overlooked tools that beginners need and which to avoidHow to provide the ideal sunlight exposure for different bonsai speciesInsights into tracking your bonsai care progress and celebrating milestonesMindful meditation practices that incorporate your bonsai “Tree Meditation”How to create a variable, simple and effective watering scheduleA comprehensive list of engaging resources for deeper learning and explorationSuccess stories from enthusiasts who transformed their lives with bonsai mindfulness...and much, much more.You might be worried about past gardening failures or lack of time for a new hobby. Rest assured, bonsai is unlike any gardening you’ve tried before, requiring only a few mindful minutes of daily attention.With thoughtfully curated chapters and easily digestible insights, you won't suffer from overwhelming detail. Instead, you’re encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at your own pace, making every leaf and style your personal masterpiece.If you're ready to transform your curiosity into a deeply fulfilling hobby, enrich your awareness, and create stunning living art, scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now! Read more