Many people unknowingly believe that a Bonsai tree is a special group of shrubs that resemble grown trees, either through genetic manipulation or something else. However, with a closer look, one must appreciate Bonsai for what it is and what goes into creating it. A Bonsai is an art form that originated from Japan, and the name translates to ‘tray planting.’ Its name may be mundane, but the true beauty and joy in Bonsai lie in attempting to perfect the craft. Bonsai is the art of growing certain trees of different varieties in small, shallow containers. Through careful pruning, the tree grows into a small plant that resembles a majestic tree growing in nature. Bonsai is a test in patience and precision, which explains why it is so satisfying for those who do it successfully. 

Would you like to test your patience and reap the rewards of growing your bonsai tree? The following are the nine best DIY books on bonsai trees available for free on Kindle. 

  1. BONSAI – Grow Your Own Little Japanese Zen Garden: A Beginner’s Guide On How To Cultivate And Care For Your Bonsai Trees

Successfully growing a bonsai tree takes several years and may seem daunting to most people. However, in his beginner’s book, Akira Kobayashi mentions that obtaining satisfactory results in this art form is much less arduous than it seems. Kobayashi calls his book a manual, and he shares the steps necessary in growing bonsai trees of great value. 

  1. BONSAI: An Essential and Comprehensive Guide to Growing, Wiring, Pruning and Caring for Your Bonsai Tree.

Another book by author Akira Kobayashi. In this beginners guide, he gives instructions on finding the suitable trees for Bonsai and dedicates a large section of the book in describing the characteristics of the most common bonsai plants, mentioning about 54 types of bonsai plants and their characteristics. The book also discusses animal and plant pests, environmental problems, diseases, injuries, and wounds associated with Bonsai. 

  1. Bonsai for Beginners: The Essential Guide to Learn How To Grow and Take Care of a Bonsai Tree For The First Time. Discover a Step-By-Step Process to Make It Healthy, Well-Groomed and Everlasting.

This book by Ken Nakamura draws on a selection of bonsai growing techniques that are well tested. The book gives a brief history of Bonsai, provides instructions in cultivating the perfect growing environment, lists the equipment necessary for growing one, and gives a step-by-step guide on some of the best trimming and pruning techniques. 

  1. Tropical Bonsai Books (3 book series)

This is the first book in a three book series by author hector M. Melendez. The book teaches readers how to grow the best Bonsai from various tropical trees. The book explains bonsai styles, re-planting, wiring, and irrigation. What’s more, the book contains images of Bonsai with examples of their evolution. 

  1. BONSAI – Plants Datasheets: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF BONSAI TYPES, INDISPENSABLE TO CARE FOR ALL PROCESSING PHASES DURING THE VARIOUS SEASONS

This is another book by Akira Kobayashi, and in this manual, he gives the history and philosophy of Bonsai, the principles of Bonsai art, and a long list of the characteristics of the 54 main types of bonsai trees. This book is suitable for someone that wants in-depth theoretical knowledge of bonsai art.

  1. Bonsai Art with 100 Tray Planting Photos Kindle Edition

This book by Tanner Perman is not an instructions manual; rather, it is a picture book of 100 bonsai trees that are not only aesthetically pleasing but are meant to inspire people interested in bonsai art and give them something to look forward to in the patient process of growing a bonsai tree. 

  1. Bonsai: The Practical Guide to Cultivating and Growing Living

According to the author of this book, Daichi Haruka, Bonsai are the only trees not planted for a function, such as wood, fruit, and other resources. Bonsai are planted to be simply beautiful and relaxing. Haruka books give a basic history of the art form, the tools needed for the art, wiring techniques, and tips all masters use to keep their trees looking healthy all year round. 

  1.  Bonsai basic – Beginners Manual: Guidelines the artist in the growing and training of Bonsai.

Donna Wright’s explores several topics associated with bonsai basics, and her workbook is designed to aid aspiring bonsai artists. Most of the information in the book is from online sources that have been reviewed to assure their credibility. The book is a compilation of facts and guidelines to assist bonsai artists.

  1. HOW TO: BONSAI: Everything about bonsai trees

Bonsai take an average of 15 years to mature; why not start growing one as a kid? Lance Damon’s 41-paged book targets readers between the age of ten and eighteen, and through simple language, teaches his readers bonsai history and basics. The book also provides instructions on growing, shaping, repotting, trimming, and watering the trees. 

  1.  10.Bonsai basic -Beginners Manual: Guidelines the artist in the growing and  training bonsai

Donna Wright pens down detailed information  in this book that will assist many bonsai artists.This workbook covers many essential topics that would help the beginners and all those who want to become Bonsai artists. This well detailed information has been reviewed from online sources, passed through thorough research  to ensure relevance and accuracy. If you are interested in learning anything about Bonsai artists, then you need this 

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