Bonsai growers are a special lot. They seem to belong to a different clique altogether, a little bit far removed from your regular gardener or plant fan. They are patient, skilled and determined and they seem to speak a language that's all their own. (…)
Bonsai trees are very delicate. In order to give them the desired shape, various tools are used to make this work and the most common is the bonsai wire. (…)
Some of the Bonsai Clubs across America. (…)
If you’re redesigning the landscape of your yard and considering adding a garden to your home, make sure that your list of options includes building a bonsai garden. (…)
Think of bonsai plants and trees and how cute they would look in your little garden or even inside your home. Now think of the many months, sometimes even years, that a gardener must spend in taking care of these beauties. 'Still interested to continue? First you need to make a choice: would you buy your soil or would you mix your own? (…)
The term bonsai came from the Chinese word which means a plant in pot. It was the Chinese who introduced the miniature ornamental trees in the period of the second century B.C. This was the period of perfecting the landscape and trees where planted in specific containers. (…)
You probably wouldn't believe it but the art of planting and tending to bonsais has been around for over two thousand years. Then called ‘pun-sai’, the ancient Chinese made unique animal designs such as dragons and birds out of the small branches of the small trees. These trees became the forefathers of what we now know as bonsais. (…)
If you are cultivating a Wisteria bonsai, your primary goal is to let it flower. This is done by following various techniques. Wisteria will not bloom if it hasn't reached a specific age. (…)
Serissa is a tiny evergreen shrub that can grow 50 cms tall. It was first spotted in Southeast Asia, amidst damp and moist open woodland. The leaves come in opposite sides. (…)
The Ficus Bonsai is one of the most popular bonsai. They are naturally small so pruning is easier and are great to keep indoors. (…)
Juniper Bonsai are rapid growers and respond easily to training. This non-flowering evergreen has long branches for easy styling. (…)
Native to China and Japan known as the Acer palmatum. Easy to grow and forgiving. Leaves change color in the fall.
You want the trunk to be at least four inches in diameter. (…)
There are 45 know species of Chinese Elm Bonsai. Most Chinese Elms are evergreen in color and come from woodlands, hedgerows and thickets in Northern temperate areas. (…)
Hinoki Cypress Bonsai Tree (Large)- Evergreen Conifer
(Chamecyparis Obtusa "Compacta")
The Cypress Bonsai has regal looks, graceful leaves and branches and cinnamon brown bark. (…)
Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree
(pinus thunbergii 'kotobuki')
Black pine is sturdy beautiful tree - excellent Bonsai Tree. (…)
Bougainvillea make excellent Bonsai. They come from Asia and South America and do bear flowers. (…)
Bonsai trees can live a long time and the techniques associated with them take time to master. If you have just purchased your first Bonsai Tree look for local resources such as clubs and classes. Learn the techniques from those who have already mastered them. (…)
Now lets pick the right Bonsai Tree for you and your home. You have already decided about its location and the temperature ranges your Bonsai Tree will be subjected to. So lets look at what types of Bonsai to consider. (…)
Your Bonsai Tree is a living piece of art and it reflects your efforts of shaping and growing. So your pot should compliment your tree and not overwhelm it. People should not see the pot first but when they do notice it, they should appreciate how it compliments the tree. (…)
Your first step to getting your own Bonsai Tree is to decide where you are going to keep it. This location can be inside or outside. Depending upon your location and the type of Bonsai Tree you purchase, you may not be able to keep your Bonsai outside all year round. So keep that in mind. (…)
