Information, ideas, and instructions on how to design, purchase, and care for bonais trees and florals are added to this site regularly. This blog will keep you up to date on all things bonsai!
Dictionary of bonsai terms for your reference when creating, buying, and caring for bonsai. Includes definitions for everything from bonsai tools to pruning techniques.
David Pilling of House And Home tells of one man who sculpts many twists and shapes of miniature trees into what Masahiko Kimura calls "new bonsai".
David Pilling of House And Home tells of one man who sculpts many twists and shapes of miniature trees into what Masahiko Kimura calls "new bonsai".
Mary Helen Miller of The Art of The Bonsai featured Tom Scott, an expert bonsai grower for more than 45 years to talk about his "tiny trees" and how they create the illusion of age, and how one can reduce the leaf size on a bonsai, but not the bloom size. Read more here . . .
Have you ever seen a flowering quince bonsai tree? Reports from Times Standard. Have a look.
Miniature bonsai trees make a beautiful addition to any space, but are a particularly good fit for smaller spaces like offices and apartment balconies. Invite a mini bonsai into your home and life.
How to treat and prevent bonsai tree diseases and recognize health issues with your plants.
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Tips and information on growing a tree from bonsai seedlings. Discover whether seedlings are the best choice for your time and skills or whether you should start with an established tree.
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Catrina Bernadini of Shanghai Daily reports a fascination of creating from seedlings to make beautiful flowering bonsai. It became a passion that only competing could tame the desire to create more and more types of bonsai trees and plants.
Joshua Becker in Becoming Minimalist writes an interesting piece about the similarities/differences between a bonsai tree and our own human growth. Worth the read . . . food for thought.
Question: It's quite cool for 6 months of the year where I live. What bonsai tree types are best for cold climates? Trident Maple Bonsai Tree - Seven
Question: I love the look of bonsai roots growing around a rock. Can you tell me how to achieve that? Ficus Bonsai Tree - Root Over Rock - (ficus natalensis)
Instructions for when, how, and why to repot bonsai trees. Properly repotting bonsai is essential to the health and longevity of your bonsai plants.
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Growing bonsai from seed requires time and commitment, but is incredibly rewarding. Our list of pros and cons will help you decide if starting from seed is your best option for growing bonsai.
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