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The following books are recommended for beginners at bonsai, acting
as a handy and simple guide to bonsai that can be referred to as they
progress. Any person starting at bonsai should have at least one of
these in their collection. They offer info. and tips on plant
maintenance, bonsai styles and different bonsai techniques.
Review : This is a book I would recommend to any beginner at bonsai. It contains information on
almost every aspect of bonsai; from growing a single tree from seed to creating a landscape arrangement. It also
includes a comprehensive full-colour guide to the identification, growing and training of over
75 bonsai trees and shrubs. Easy-to-follow step-by-step sequences
show how to create and shape your own bonsai and keep them healthy. The relationship
between shape, scale, composition and colour are clearly analyzed and
an inspirational selection of mature bonsai illustrates the classic styles. For such a reasonable price, this
book really does cover a lot - going into things many other books would pass over such as how to use
bonsai equipment, types of wire and techniques on wiring, how to make jins and shari, leaf defoliation and watering bonsai.
Review : A simple, straight-forward guide to bonsai that covers the basics in depth looking at things such as selecting a hardy specimen; the essentials of pruning, wiring, and aging; different bonsai styles; keeping your bonsai healthy through watering, feeding, and preventive treatment for pests and diseases. Also included is a calendar with seasonal checklist to remind you what to do and when. With over 200 full-color photos and drawings, this book provides a good base for beginners to start out with this fascinating hobby.
Review : Here is a compact resource which is a handy, easy to read source for beginners. It covers tools, wiring, shaping, and very important tips. Short of a much larger book that covers more tree species, you're not going to get much better information. The "Bonsai A-Z" section includes a page (or two) each on many standard bonsai subjects with a picture. For each species (or in some cases, an entire genus is covered, with one species illustrated) info on care is presented in a sidebar. It covers tools, wiring, shaping, and other important tips, but I do recommend to branch out to more advanced books once you have outlived this one.
Review : This book acts as a guide to identifying your bonsai,
with more than 100 full-color photographs of 150 species of trees. A
'must-have' reference for your bonsai library. Almost all well-known
bonsai plants are included, with a picture and general care guidelines
for all tree types listed.
If you have any queries, you can email The Bonsai Site . 
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