Review: Bonsai - More Than Basics To Me
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2013
I always heard that growing Bonsai trees was difficult and complicated.  It seemed that way to me when I saw how beautiful they are.  The author did a fabulous job of breaking it all down into seven easy steps to keep the Bonsai healthy and growing.  I have a Bonsai that was a gift to me many years ago.  Surprisingly it's still alive, but it hasn't seemed to thrive.  Hopefully that will change when I start implementing what I learned in this book.The tips on watering correctly were kind of a surprise to me.  I have always just watered my plants on Saturdays when I'm doing housework.  It turns out that watering on a schedule is bad for Bonsai trees and I imagine the same principle probably applies to most other houseplants, too.The details included about fertilizer were helpful.  I had no idea what nutrients were in plant food and didn't really care.  Now I know more about what each nutrient supplies and how it aids the plant and why it's important to know at least a little about it so you use the right product.This book was well written and easy to read.  It also was helpful to me and I recommend it to anyone who needs or wants to know more about caring for their old or new Bonsai.