When people hear the term “bonsai tree,” most likely they begin to think about a small tree that is growing in a small pot, and then they connect with Asian…
Bonsai dish gardens can be an enriching experience. It is relatively simple to get started creating a bonsai dish garden with the right tree and right technique. Step 1: Research…
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…
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…
A successful bonsai growing is the result of careful care and shaping. It is a form of art that requires a great deal of attention as well as patience. The…
Pruning is the process of cutting away unnecessary growth on the bonsai. Branches, buds and leaves are pruned. This controls the progress of the bonsai’s development, allowing you to mold…
Bud pruning is often done in conjunction with branch pruning. Like with branch pruning, it is done when working with a developed tree. Both aim to harmonize and perfect the…
While bud pruning is predominantly performed on coniferous trees, leaf pruning is mostly used on deciduous trees. Pruning the leaves offers several benefits. It improves sunlight penetration and ventilation to…
There are important factors to consider when it comes to creating a perfect bonsai. Bonsai gardeners take a great deal of work just to obtain, care, and shape any 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…
There’s more to bonsai gardening than growing miniature trees. It is a quasi-meditative practice, with focuses on methods, shapes, and arrangements. It is all about appreciating the unique aesthetic value…
Bonsai trees are regular trees that have been structurally designed to grow small. These miniature trees grow like regular trees and therefore require the care and attention of regular trees…