Generally speaking, there are five things to consider while browsing nursery plants. First, check to see if the roots appear to be strong enough to provide a solid foundation. The tree’s roots should radiate out and entice you to follow the lines of the tree up to the base of […]

There are many different bonsai techniques that one can use, and to a novice bonsai gardener, the abundance of techniques can be a little confusing. In bonsai, gardeners aspire to “train” or force their tree to grow in a certain fashion, usually to acquire their envisioned artistic shape. Various techniques […]

Adhering to Bonsai Design Principles is a past time of discipline. It takes patience and control to resist the urge to push too far while pushing as much as your tree can stand. This art form really hasn’t changed for thousands of years so the design principles that are embedded in the […]

Are you looking for a bonsai tree that looks the part but requires no looking after or care? Then look no further as we have come up with a list of the best fake and artificial bonsai trees that need no light, no water, no feeding and no trimming just […]

Lets start this post by saying that having specialist tools for Bonsai is not essential, though it can save a lot of time and effort. As my father always used to say “Ensure you have the correct tools for the job” – he was so right! It can be difficult […]

Finding the right bonsai soil mix is one of the critical success factors when you plan to grow a bonsai plant. In fact, this is the first step that you should consider when you start growing bonsai from scratch. There are many factors that you should learn in relation to […]

Many plants used for bonsai growing provide quick results but when it comes to the jade bonsai, the plant grows slowly.  If the jade plant were being used for an outdoor bonsai creation, it could take up to 20 years to reach a mature height of 20 feet. The jade […]

The wisteria bonsai is a very popular plant among bonsai enthusiasts. Although it does not conform to traditional bonsai forms, people grow it because of the beautiful hanging flowers. Depending upon which type of plant it is, flowers can be a mixture of pink, purple, blue or white. The flowers […]

You don’t need many tools for bonsai. But some tasks are just quicker and easier with the right tools. You can expect to pay a few or a few hundred dollars for your tools. In most cases, the more you pay, the better the tool you’re buying is. You should […]

This Lego pine bonsai tree formed part of the award winning, record breaking exhibition Nature Connects. Created by Sean Kenney, it took an incredible 9,143 Lego bricks and 90 build hours to complete! Image Source : NANHBH We all know Lego is fun to play with and making Lego bonsai […]