{"product_id":"modern-bonsai-practice-501-principles-of-good-bonsai-horticulture-9780692521397","title":"Modern Bonsai Practice: 501 Principles of Good Bonsai Horticulture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most current, useful information on growing Bonsai. Fresh, practical, definitive, comprehensive reference guide to the finest art of horticulture: growing miniature trees. Common sense bonsai answers separating myth from fact with depth and detail. Appropriate for both bonsai hobbyists and experienced practitioners. Featuring Walter Pall Bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword, by Walter Pall 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: From the Plant's Point of View 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil and Substrate Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of Sight Is Not Out of Mind 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic and Inorganic Materials 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical Properties 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemical Properties 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBiological Properties 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Fertilizers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Elements 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic and Inorganic Fertilizers 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFertilize Flawlessly 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding 101 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast or Slow 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiquid or Granular 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpring or Fall 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the Numbers 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFertilizers Are Supplements 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan't Always Blame Fertilizers 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Biostimulants and Other Such Chemicals 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing Superb Roots\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Perfect Tree 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing Superb Roots 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSink Your Roots 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Roots Respond 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoot Pruning 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Root Collar 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting Back to Roots 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping Branches Happy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranch Parts 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping Branches Happy 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitching Systems 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranch Responses 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Form of Trees 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranching Out 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePruning and Manipulating Stems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Is Pruning? 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He provides seasoned, proven, professional advice on how you can care for your miniature trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorton, Larry W.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - BS Ornamental Horticulture . Former owner of Landscape Consultants, Inc., and Preferred Trees Nursery. Larry Morton provides seasoned, proven professional advice on how you can care for your miniature trees.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePall, Walter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Walter Pall is the world renowned bonsai artist\/photographer of all the bonsai images in Modern Bonsai Practice. From his website, http: \/\/walter-pall-blogspot.com For many years Walter has been writing a lengthy and comprehensive encyclopedia on bonsai. Hopefully some day this will be published. He has also written more than 100 articles that have been published in Western bonsai magazines. Walter is a very good photographer and is able to provide many high quality pictures to illustrate his articles. He is also a very active, vocal participant on the internet in the bonsai scene.","brand":"Larry Morton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626566619410,"sku":"9780692521397","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7591ab46-644d-4465-8735-e12849694887.jpg?v=1732661570","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/modern-bonsai-practice-501-principles-of-good-bonsai-horticulture-9780692521397","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}