This volume moves beyond "keeping a tree alive" and into the philosophy of art . It covers advanced grafting techniques, creating deadwood ( jin and shari ), forest plantings ( yose-ue ), rock plantings ( ishitsuki ), and the critical lesson of composition.
: Naka favored soft aluminum wire for its gentleness and flexibility, emphasizing wrapping at a 45-degree angle to support natural movement without scarring the bark. Deadwood Aesthetics (Jin and Shari)
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