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 […]

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 […]

The word “bonsai” plainly means “in a pot”, or, “tray planting”. On the other hand, bonsai is a lot more than just a potted plant. Producing the look of large size and age is the objective of bonsai. This is achieved by making a bonsai with firm roots that go […]

Wiring a Bonsai Tree A very crucial process that helps style your bonsai is wiring–every properly designed bonsai tree has been wired during its development. It can seem like it is a completely baffling technique to duplicate, but it will allow you to be able to manipulate and control the […]

When just getting started, you need to keep in mind that there is no one “right” bonsai style. The goal when a shaping and creating your bonsai is trying to fashion a representation of a tree in its natural environment. How YOU visualize that tree is most important determining element […]

So, you want to grow a bonsai tree but you have no idea where to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! This is one of the most sought after hobbies around, but it is one which requires a fair amount of research, to ensure you know how to grow the […]

If you are thinking of getting into bonsai tree cultivation, then you will no doubt have done a little research before now. Because of that, you will know that bonsai trees are fantastic additions to your home, and they can be grown either indoors or outdoors. For the beginner however, […]

If you are going to grow a bonsai tree and make it look the best it can be, you need to know how to train it. Yes, you actually need to train the tree you are growing! The best bonsai trees are cultivated well, maintained, styled, and trained by someone […]