Bonsai: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing, Pruning, Wiring and Caring for Your Bonsai Trees by Daiki Sato
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Growing a Bonsai tree can seem very daunting, but this book lays out the basics of growing healthy and gorgeous Bonsai trees all on your own. Detailing the 5 basic styles of bonsai gardening along with the 3 essential styles of growing perfect for beginners, Mr. Daiki Sato gives us a great guide to follow along step by step in selecting trees, pots, and even soils to give you the best possible base to start from. Mr. Sato also gives us insights in the unexpected benefits of Bonsai gardening, namely a deeper sense of calm, stress relief and even a sense of accomplishment when you see your masterpiece coming to life.
I think this is a great book for beginners starting their journey into Bonsai gardening. I liked the brief history of Bonsai gardening, how it came from Buddhist monks and their meanings. What was really good were the pictures depicting the different tools needed. I am sure you could just google it, but I like to see a depiction along with the description for something I will have to go find to ensure I have it on hand.


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