Bonsai trees are common in many yards, gardens and homes. But learning how to care for 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. read more..

Beyond the basic styles of chokkan (formal upright), shakan (informal upright), kengai (cascade) and so forth there are several that don’t fit neatly into those categories. The divisions are arbitrary to an extent, but like any specialty they evolve over time to help bonsai artists guide and discuss their work. read more..

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 it. Since many bonsai trees are used for indoor decoration purposes, these will also need special attention and care especially in watering. Both indoor and outdoor plants will need different schedules in how often to water a bonsai tree. read more..

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 bonsai is in fact long and steeped in culture. read more..

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 of education in order to care for them properly, but there are definitely species of bonsai trees that are great for beginners. read more..

Say ‘art’ and most will think of painting or sculpture. There is a kind of sculpture, though, that takes as its raw material not stone or wood but a living tree. That is the art of bonsai trees. read more..

Growing indoor 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 into your trees to make them look healthy and beautiful. read more..

People often operate under the misconception 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. read more..

Most beginning bonsai artists will purchase a tree at some stage of development and gradually learn to care for it. The novice will graduate later to pruning, wiring and other more advanced practices. At some point in his or her education, the temptation to take on the challenge of growing a bonsai from seed will seem irresistible. read more..

The idea of having a bonsai tree appeals to many gardening 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. read more..