An Online Resource for Bonsai Beginners
One of the most enjoyable aspects of owning a bonsai tree is the artistic part — pruning and styling. Sure, it’s fun learning how to care for your bonsai, and understanding the fundamentals of watering and fertilizing are essential to its health. But let’s face it … getting your hands dirty and working on your …
Chances are, if you’ve spent any amount of time browsing through bonsai photos online, or visiting a local bonsai exhibition, you’ve seen a bonsai wrapped in bonsai wire. Among those who regularly work with bonsai, wire is commonplace. For those uninitiated to the practice of using wire to manipulate the shape of a tree, the …
The 2018 Michigan All-State Bonsai Show took place May 12th & 13th at the Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI. Beautiful trees from all over the state were displayed during this two-day event, and plenty of trees were for sale in the vendor area next door.
There comes a time where every new bonsai tree owner gets the itch to buy specialty tools. For some, it’s part of the mystic allure of bonsai. Holding a pair of bonsai shears makes us feel like we’re Mr. Miyagi. For others, tools are obtained out of necessity. Maybe their tree is overgrown and needs to …
For many bonsai enthusiasts, their first tree came from a big box store, mall, or roadside stand. Typically, these trees come planted in garden or potting soil, which is not a suitable substrate for vigorous bonsai growth. In this article, we’ll explore why bonsai trees need special soil considerations, and discuss the proper type of …
The 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is underway. This year, we were lucky enough to visit the Epcot bonsai display on opening day, February 28th. During the three month festival, Epcot comes alive with brilliant flowers, interesting gardens, and of course, bonsai! Bonsai in Epcot’s World Showcase The bonsai portion of the Flower …
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Keeping your bonsai alive through a cold winter season is one of the most nerve-racking experiences for a bonsai novice. You’re probably asking yourself “how do I overwinter bonsai?” or “what happens if it snows?” If you live in a temperate climate that experiences cold winters, learning how to overwinter bonsai is critical. It’s …
If your tree is looking a bit … off, you might be asking yourself “is my bonsai tree dead?” Most bonsai are pretty resilient if you’re providing good care, but sometimes things go south and trees die. In this article, we’ll learn how to find out if your tree is still alive. Let’s face it …
Bonsai trees, evocative of nature, are much more compelling than the average houseplant and lend a feeling of peace and enjoyment. Many people looking to purchase a tree wish to keep an indoor bonsai. But how can you tell which trees are suitable as indoor bonsai trees vs. those that need to be kept outdoors? When …
Growing a healthy bonsai is pretty straight forward, but we’ve all made bonsai mistakes. For many beginners, the learning curve is fraught with frustration and dead trees. In this article, we’ll cover 5 mistakes you might be making that could spell the demise of your miniature tree. Not too long ago, I visited a co-worker …