The hobby of Bonsai has its roots in Japan.  This century’s old tradition incorporates taking full size plants and through a series of pruning and root trimming keeps them in miniature size.
Part of the tradition is finding plants that will retain the look of their full size in the miniature size.  Trees, shrubs and bushes [...]

Caring for your juniper bonsai plant is not exactly a fulltime job. If you can spare a few minutes in the morning and then a few more minutes in the afternoon to take care of your juniper bonsai plant, that would be enough to keep your plant alive. To help you take care of your [...]

Baby Jade plants are tropical plants that can survive well in temperatures well below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a succulent plant that can go well without water for several days and can be very decorative. Baby Jade bonsai plants are getting to be quite common these days. The appeal of these plants is their [...]

Bonsai trees are common in may yard, gardens and homes. But learning how to care and grow bonsai trees is something that can take some time learning in order to see your bonsai tree flourish the way you’d like.
Although learning the steps to caring for and growing a bonsai tree is simple, it will take [...]

Many of us have just started to notice Bonsai trees. These miniaturized little trees that are oddly shaped suddenly seem to be popping up everywhere. Although they are currently enjoying a sudden burst in popularity the Bonsai tree is hardly a new invention. The history of the Bonsai tree is in fact long and steeped [...]

Growing bonsai trees is not as easy as you think it is. You cannot just buy a seedling, put it in a small pot and hope that your seedling will survive for a few months or so. Growing bonsai trees is a painstaking process. You need to put in a lot of time and effort [...]

The idea of having a Bonsai tree appeals to many garden enthusiasts and others who enjoy the look of these small trees.  A Bonsai tree, bush, flower or shrub is a unique plant to own and these plants have a long history behind them.
The Bonsai history is one that is associated with Japan where there [...]

The shape of bonsai trees is one of its most important characteristics. Bonsai is an art form as well as a gardening hobby and should be treated as such. Bonsai trees can be shaped into almost any shape you desire, but there are many different shapes that are common to the art of bonsai. Even [...]

Bonsai seeds are actually just ordinary tree seeds that may have been contaminated with Apiosporino Colinsii. This is a fungus that attacks the genes of the tree thus recreating the entire genetic code of the tree and maybe producing dwarf specimens similar to bonsai trees. These are rare bonsai seeds because trees that are affected [...]

Knowing what to look for when picking out bonsai plants is important. To pick out great bonsai plants that will grow and flourish in the environment you plan to grow them in, you have to know a few different things first. Care instructions, height, width, and shaping care are all part of the art of [...]

Bonsai is the art of cultivating trees to become very small and maintaining their size for years. Some of the most popular types of bonsai trees are the coniferous ones. Coniferous trees are those trees that already have the look of antiquity even at their young age. Most people who are asked to imagine a [...]

Bonsai photography is an aspect of photography where you need to have a basic understanding of bonsai gardening to be able to successfully take beautiful pictures. The art of bonsai cultivating has many rules and aspects that will need to be understood by the photographer.
Using A Backdrop For Bonsai Photography
A backdrop is a material that [...]

The world is full of people who aren’t happy with simply owning a single Bonsai tree that is sedately displayed on their desk or table top. These people prefer to display their love of Bonsai trees in a decorative Bonsai garden.

The Ambience
When a person is designing a Bonsai garden they are trying to create a [...]

A bonsai forest is a style of bonsai where a miniature forest made up of small trees is made in a bonsai tray or pot. This is actually one of the bigger bonsai creations that can be made by a bonsai gardener. A bonsai forest usually has trees which are grown straight and tall with [...]

The art of Bonsai requires a plant to be kept in a small container, and yet maintain the qualities that are viewed in nature.  This means that the plants are smaller versions of what is found in a forest, and a truly successful Bonsai plant is one that has the distinctive characteristics of its larger [...]

The art of bonsai care is an ancient practice that spans thousands of years. It is not only a gardener’s delight, but a real artist’s canvas for those who are willing to take the time and effort to help these plants mature and grow. Learning about bonsai care will help you to grow the best [...]

Growing a bonsai tree can seem overwhelming, but with a little patience and attention to detail anyone can successfully grow and care for bonsai. If you want to succeed, make sure that you can obtain the proper tools in order to take care of your plant.
Bonsai originated in China. It is the technique of growing [...]

When looking at pruning Bonsai tree, it is always important to note that this is one of the most important steps in the Bonsai art form.  The Bonsai tradition is one that was well established in Japan for centuries.
The art of Bonsai is one where a tree, shrub or bush is miniaturized, and shaped in [...]

Artificial bonsai trees are just as popular as the live bonsai trees. Many individuals love the look and presence of a bonsai tree but they lack the skill and time to care for one. Enter artificial bonsai trees! There are so many of these artificial trees available in the market today that you will not [...]

Landscaping the outside area of our home is important, to offer not only curb appeal, but a nice living area for you and your family to enjoy. Some people like swimming pools and little grassy areas or other plants and trees due to the ease of maintenance, while others love plenty of trees, plants and [...]

Cultivating a mango bonsai plant is not an easy thing to do but it can be done. You would actually have to sacrifice the fruit for this experience because no bonsai plant can hold up the mango when it is full grown. A mango bonsai tree does not necessarily have to be the typical bonsai [...]

The Japanese maple bonsai plant is one of the most popular trees found in bonsai cultivation. One of the reasons why this particular tree is used is the beautiful colors that the foliage turns to during the seasons. The deep purple and bright red leaves that the Japanese maple bonsai plant acquires is breathtaking. Not [...]

Determining the age of the oldest Bonsai tree isn’t easily done. It’s not like an Oak tree that you can look at and guess how old it is by comparing it the surrounding trees. Because of the miniaturized nature of the Bonsai tree the oldest Bonsai tree often looks like the same age as its [...]

Bonsai plants are very attractive specimens of an age old practice. Due to their beautiful appearance there are many people who have indoor bonsai plants in their homes. Indoor bonsai plants will need extra care since they do not reap the full benefits of natural sunlight and natural weather conditions. In spite of their hardy [...]

Bonsai trees come in a wide variety of species, some can be good choices for your yard while others are better left to the professionals. So in order to learn what there is to know about the different kinds of bonsai species, you’ve got to learn about them one at a time.
The pine bonsai is [...]

A bonsai tree is a joy to behold especially if it is well taken care of and healthy. One of the major factors to a healthy bonsai tree is to know how often to water a bonsai tree. Since many bonsai trees are used for indoor decoration and purposes, these will also need special attention [...]

The art of Bonsai is one that comes with centuries of tradition.  The concept of Bonsai is one that is well established in Japan.  Many see the art of Bonsai as one where dwarf plants are used and maintain their small stature, while they can be used; many prefer using full grown plants in order [...]

Bonsai trees make perfect living species for our yards and our homes but only if we know how to care for them. Many bonsai trees take lots education in order to care from them properly, but there are definitely species of bonsai trees that are great for beginners while learning to care for the more [...]

Growing exotic tropical bonsai plants at home can be quite a challenge even for those who have been growing bonsai plants for years. Tropical bonsai plants are very sensitive to cold weather and if you live in Boston when the weather can be really cold during the winter, it may not really be easy for [...]

People often operate under the miscomprehension that there is only one type of Bonsai tree. These people picture a single spindly tree with a funny top, strangely twisted branches, and a gnarled trunk, growing out of a flat tray that has some decorative rocks on the bottom.
The reality is that there is not one specific [...]