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Broadleaf Bonsai Trees
Unlike coniferous trees which largely grow needles, deciduous trees have wide leaves that come in a number of shapes, sizes and colors. Although they can be more of a challenge…
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Artificial Bonsai Trees
Bonsai trees have appealed to gardeners for millennia due to their graceful beauty and artistry. Many gardeners love practicing the art of bonsai because they enjoy shaping each branch and…
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How To Wire A Bonsai Tree
Wiring allows you to control the growth of your maturing tree. Wires are wrapped around the developing trunk and branches to guide their growth into the desired shape. Wiring can…
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What Does Bonsai Mean and Symbolize?
Introduction Bonsai is a Japanese art form that has transcended from the Chinese art of penjing over a thousand years ago. The term bonsai may be loosely used to reference…
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Bonsai Tree Size Classifications
Bonsai trees are very unique trees that originate in Japan. They’re one part art form, one part decorative plant and one part ancient tradition. While they’re an excellent way to…
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5 Oldest Bonsai Trees In The World
Introduction The practice of growing and cultivating bonsai originated in China despite being associated with the Japanese. It started in China in 700 A.D. and by 1333 A.D. was introduced…
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9 Most Beautiful Bonsai Trees
Growing and shaping regular trees into a bonsai is not just a hobby but rather more of an art form. Bonsai trees were first grown and cultivated in Asia. The…
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History of Bonsai Trees
The first dwarfed trees occurred naturally in the wild and were discovered growing in the mountains of China. They were prized because their unique aged and gnarled appearance was not…
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Feng Shui & Bonsai – A Perfect Match
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…
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Why Are Bonsai Trees Passed Down Every Generation
The formation of a bonsai tree requires considerable patience, time and artistic creativity. When a craftsperson designs a bonsai, he or she will spend years making one perfect specimen. Therefore,…
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Bonsai Aesthetics
What Is Bonsai Aesthetics? Bonsai aesthetics traces its roots back to the olden days in Japan. The Japanese were the first people to introduce growing miniature trees and turning them…
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How To Maintain The Temperature For Your Bonsai Tree
Bonsai trees have the same needs as other plants. They need water, light and a suitable temperature. A bonsai grower should be aware of these requirements. The success of bonsai…