Ornate, exquisitely formed bonsai trees are not merely plants but elaborate works of art. This book demystifies the intricate process of growing bonsai with 50 projects ranging from how to start a bonsai to maintaining a ten-year-old tree. The author also offers a wealth of help and advice on what to do through the seasons, how to feed and water your tree and what tools and materials to work with. The book also covers the best way in which to display bonsai; what pots and containers should be used, and which stands the pots should be placed on. There is advice on the various pests and diseases to watch out for, and how to treat them successfully.