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Most people are introduced to Bonsai by purchasing a cheap, pre-made bonsai tree. Although this is without a doubt the easiest way to get started, it's much more interesting, cost-effective, and …

Bonsai tree care Though Bonsai trees are more delicate than the average indoor plant, a few basic rules should enable anyone to take care of their tree properly. Pay particular attention to where you place …

Bonsai defined The word “Bon-sai” (often misspelled as bonzai or banzai) is a Japanese term which, literally translated, means “planted in a container”. This ar...

Bonsai defined The word “Bon-sai” (often misspelled as bonzai or banzai) is a Japanese term which, literally translated, means “planted in a container”. This ar...

In this section, we'll take a closer look into tree-species that are used for growing Bonsai, and Bonsai tree types. Each tree species has specific requirements for its cultivation, training, and care, so …

Japan, home to the world’s most beautiful Bonsai trees, is a place to have visited at least once in a lifetime. The quality (and quantity) of Bonsai trees, Japanese gardens and other cultural sites is …

Selecting an Outdoor Bonsai tree You have a garden or a balcony and can keep your Bonsai tree outside, so you want an outdoor tree. Which one? The most importan...

Bonsai shapes and styles Over the years many styles to classify Bonsai trees have been advanced, closely resembling circumstances in nature. These styles are op...

Without a doubt, the most important way to style a Bonsai is to prune it regularly. There are two different techniques: maintenance-pruning, to maintain and refine the existing shape of a Bonsai, and …