Apple Bonsai Tree Apple trees fall into the group of tropical bonsai varieties. That’s because the apple tree is native to the American tropics. Also known as Pitch Apple and Monkey Apple, you can expect to see beautiful white and…
Formal Upright – Chokkan Basis of bonsai style The trunk of the tree is perfectly upright and straight, with the apex of the trunk directly over the base. Branches are regular, and progressively decrease in width and level of foliage from…
Bonsai trees are considered as smaller versions of full-sized trees, and they have increasingly become popular over the years. While bonsai trees may look ornamental from the inside of a home or a beautiful Zen garden, they are requiring all…
Perhaps you’ve noticed your juniper bonsai looking a little under the weather. Its needles appear brown and brittle and it’s not as perky as it once was. If you suspect your little tree is experiencing distress, it is best to…
Feng shui and bonsai are both intricately interconnected with the ancient Asian lifestyle and beliefs. Even though the practice of Feng Shui is attributed to the Chinese, while the art of bonsai was developed by the Japanese, there are more so many…
The Japanese have a habit of harmonizing every bit of detail in their surroundings with one another. It’s a habit that usually reflects in their gardens because of the culture’s historical and religious background. Simply put, the Japanese are obsessed…
As soon as the winter season takes place, trees and shrubs are inevitably faced with challenges due to heavy snow. In the wild, harsh winter conditions might not be that harmful to various trees and shrubs that grow freely in…
There are certain gardens that are around Japan’s city structures that have been designed with a cultural standard that evokes natural materials and reflects the minimalist perspective. Typically epitomized by Zen temples all over Japan, these minimalist nature-based gardens are…
