http://bonsaitreetoday.com Tips on how to choose and care for indoor bonsai trees Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:16:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/basics-for-making-a-bonsai-forest/ Bonsai ficus ginseng is also known as Taiwan ficus or banyan fig. It is a huge tree when it is out in the world but in bonsai standards, it can be very beautiful. One of the attractions of this particular bonsai ficus ginseng is the roots. It is usually designed ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/facts-about-bonsai-ficus-ginseng/ Few subjects in bonsai care are as complex as watering. What should be the simplest thing in the world is actually the most complicated. Apprentices in Japan will perform many duties for their first few years before being allowed to water the trees. Incorrect watering practices kill more bonsai than ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/caring-for-your-bonsai-watering/ Before you start learning bonsai basics, you should know that bonsai tree cultivation is a Japanese tradition stretching back hundreds of years.  Translating literally to "tray planting," growing a bonsai tree involves actively working to shape a tree into a dwarfed, artistic version of itself. A bonsai tree is not a ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/the-art-of-growing-bonsai-trees/ 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 plant care will ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/bonsai-plant-care/ Maples come in a variety of sub-species, but all of them make beautiful bonsai trees. Slightly more difficult to care for, they are nonetheless greatly in demand by bonsai enthusiasts. Their leafy appearance is attractive, particularly in the fall when they turn to yellow and red, just as do the ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/maple-bonsai-care-and-maintenance/ The cultivation of bonsai trees has been a Japanese tradition for hundreds and hundreds of years. Bonsai literally translates to "tray planting," and involves actively cultivating trees into an artistic dwarfed version of themselves. Bonsai trees are not a special dwarf or hybrid species of a common tree; they’re ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/growing-bonsai-trees/ It isn’t at all uncommon to walk into someone’s office and see a small bonsai tree growing on their desk. The small size and artistic nature of the bonsai make it an appealing choice in office floriculture. People who are really trying to make a statement with their bonsai tree ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/bonsai-accessories-the-practical-and-the-fun/ Kengai (Cascade) The cascade style is among the more beautiful and desirable among bonsai trees, but also more difficult to achieve. The trunk grows down below the level of the container, often twisting as it does so. In nature, a tree growing near a cliff subject to heavy snows, avalanches and wind ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/basic-styles-of-bonsai-trees-part-iii/ Growing a bonsai tree can seem overwhelming, but with a little patience and attention to detail anyone can successfully grow and care for a bonsai. If you want to succeed, make sure that you obtain the proper tools in order to take care of your plant. Bonsai originated in China. It ... http://bonsaitreetoday.com/starting-a-bonsai-tree/