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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection!!!, Jun 8 2002

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A. Moore (IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Book of Bonsai (Hardcover)

I became intersted in bonsai several years ago and have read and purchased numerous books on the subject. "The Complete Book of Bonsai" by Harry Tomlinson is absolutely the very best on the subject I have ever come across.

What makes this book so outstanding is the lavish photographs of every imaginable bonsai species. The photography is so impressive, I had this book displayed on my coffee table for a number of years! When guests came over and looked through my book, they were always amazed at the beauty that well trained bonsai possess. Included in the section on bonsai species are impressive examples of English Elm, English Oak, European White Birch and many others. Many of the specimen pictured are 30 or more years old and beautiful examples of what bonsai can be.

Also included are numerous pictures of bonsai "forests" containing multiple plantings and plantings using the root-over-rock style. Detailed instruction for creating such plantings are included, as well as instructions for creating jins (which are carved or torn branches) to give the appearance of age.

More importantly though is the detailed, illustrated instructions on creating a basic bonsai, which I followed to the letter to create a charming wired juniper from a purchased garden center plant in just a few hours time. Instruction is so detailed and well presented that even a beginner, which I was at the time, could have really awesome results on their first attempt.

Also included in the book are chapters entitled "The Art of Bonsai", "Routine Maintenance" and "Propogation Techniques". This book is really extensive and covers everything you need to know. Once you see it, read it, and follow the simple instructions to create your very own bonsai... you'll be hooked for life!

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in bonsai, trees or gardening... it is well worth every dime!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice.. but wish it had a little more technical information, Jun 3 2002

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Heather "zubzubzub" (OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Book of Bonsai (Hardcover)

The book has LOVELY pictures and explains some tecniques but I wish tha he would have gone a little more in depth and been more specfic... the "instructions" were overly generalized.

I still recomend it though.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Instructive introduction to bonsai, Dec 22 2001

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This review is from: The Complete Book of Bonsai (Hardcover)

This was a very helpful introduction and has motivated me to jump in and try it. The book is British, and a number of the species suggested are similar to but not exactly the same as the ones I see in northeast US. So, you might want to get a second opinion on species. The other question I asked myself was what I need to do for harsh winters. I've had trouble with potted trees that I've left outside and above ground (even though they were within the correct zone), and I'd expect bonsai to be vulnerable, too.

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