Japanese gardening & bonsai are horticultural disciplines where natural elements are formed for visual effect. Part one looks at the history inspiration & method of Japanese gardening & introduces the five styles. Chapters covering the classic features include step-by-step sequences such as moving rocks & boulders & making a dry waterfall. 15 projects show how to form the basis of the five garden styles followed by a plant directory. Part two looks at the growth of trees & shrubs in miniature. Find the best bonsai forms the importance of size & display & admire a gallery of over 40 specimens. Techniques include shoot pinching & shaping by wiring & advanced skills such as creating sharimiki. 15 popular shapes are demonstrated from formal upright to twisted trunk. A directory lists species for indoor & outdoor use & advice on maintenance. Illustrated with over 1500 step-by-step photographs & arworks of international gardens & bonsai specimens this book will give you inspired ideas & the practical expertise to master both these horticultural arts.