Image Source: Pixabay The island nation of Japan might be geographically isolated from the rest of the world. But her influence has spread far and wide. One of the biggest countries that Japanese culture has had an impact on, is…
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…
Gardeners in 2021 will look to steer away from the beaten path and instead opt for unconventional garden designs and practices. The key garden design trends for 2021 revolve around the growing need to utilize the garden to create a…
Caption: The lush green Montpelier Maple Image Source Montpelier Maple is one of the perfect choices for lawn shade trees and privacy hedges. The rigid branching aids the tree for lending itself to bonsai use, so does its ability to…