This is the source for the novice who wants to grow, and even create, bonsai. All you need is the understanding of the basics, which are described by an expert and illustrated in specially commissioned diagrams and photographs. Includes a reference table with some of the main species, with details on repotting, pruning, wiring and more. You've brought home your tiny tree - now how to care for it. Know when to water, and where to place your tree so that it thrives. Providing the correct balance of fertilizer is essential. See how to keep a bonsai healthy, from pruning to pinching to plucking. Shape its overall appearance and bend or straighten branches using wiring an important technique. Paperback. 120 pages plus reference table. Shipped via ground - $9.95. Free shipping with tree order.