Later, it was noted that the addition of a protective natural covering, such as moss, prevented the roots from drying. In the spirit of wabi-sabi, heavily-rooted bonsai trees were removed from their pots and displayed on simple bits of pottery or naturally formed wood, to give freedom to the roots and allow the tree to be seen in its natural state. Kokedama has its basis in the Nearai bonsai tradition dating from the 17th century. Whether resting on a pottery dish or suspended in the air, these little gardens are a wonderful way to bring artistry and simplicity into your life. Learn how to: Make and maintain a healthy home for your miniature garden’s root system 100 Beautiful Kokedama That are Fun to Create Use cuttings as the basis of your kokedama/moss ball Make group plantings within a single kokedama/moss ball Find, collect and propagate moss And much more! Satoshi Sunamori ISBN 978-4-8053-1482-1 ISBN 978-0-8048-5119-0 ISBN 978-4-8053-1435-7 ISBN 978-4-8053-1438-8 Printed in Hong Kong 9:v W r u u US $16.99 T UT T L E ISBN 978-4-8053-1529-3 Satoshi Sunamori A sampling of 100 different kokedama using a variety of plant types shows how even the most common of house plants can shine in this appealing no-pot environment. This book gives you all the basic information needed to create these lovely gardens using many different types of plants-from flowering trees to ferns to grasses and cacti.

Also available from Tuttle Publishing Moss Ball Bonsai Plant, soil mixture, moss, twine-that’s all you need to create the bonsai known as a koke (moss) dama (ball).

His shop Isso, located inside Tokyo’s Nishiogi Department Store, is a combination café and interior design consultancy that also sells mini bonsai and kokedama. After garnering considerable experience in the sale and distribution of bonsai, particularly with flowers and wild grasses, he opened a mini bonsai and kokedama shop in 1999. US$16.99 Moss Ball BONSAI Satoshi Sunamori is a residential garden designer, Kusabonsai (“grass bonsai”) artist and gardening instructor.

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