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VIDEO 1: HISTORY OF BONSAI
This History of Bonsai video is great from the neophyte to the professional bonsai enthusiast. Bonsai exploded on to the American scene after World War 2 when GI’s returning from Japan became enamored with these miniature trees.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BONSAI SUPPLIES
Bonsai Supplies Is Something Everything Hobbyist Needs Gardening is one hobby that anyone who has a front lawn or a backyard can do. Since some people find it hard to take care of a huge area, the next thing, which doesn’t take up that much time, is maintaining a bonsai tree. In order for this … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO BUY A BONSAI
Purchase the Right Bonsai Going back thousands of years ago, the bonsai plant has a colorful history. The Chinese might have been the first race to prune and shape the bonsai plants but records show that bonsais were seen in Egyptian tombs 2000 years ago. Records also show that Indian herbalists preserved these prized plants … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BONSAI PLANT
5 Important Tips for Taking Care of Your Bonsai Plant If you’ve a bonsai plant, it’s important to remember that caring for them is akin to caring for a baby. Loving and caring is required but it’s not sufficient; you also have to show certain “parenting” skills to ensure that your bonsai plant will enjoy … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BONSAI TECHNIQUES
Bonsai Techniques Bonsai is an art that takes time to learn and master. Those who have not ever done it before should take classes and read literature because one mistake could damage the tree. Here are some of the techniques used when growing the tree. Ever noticed how you look awful when your hair is … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BONSAI POT
Choosing the Right Bonsai Pot for Your Tree There’s more to the relationship between a bonsai tree and its pot than how it appears to the naked eye. In bonsai language, the pot is frequently called the frame while the bonsai tree itself is referred to as the picture. Obviously, uniting the two together will … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JAPANESE MAPLE BONSAI
Indulge in the Vibrance of A Japanese Maple Bonsai Engaging in the art of Japanese bonsai is a great way of exhuming and challenging your creativity. However, with a great number and variety of plant species, selecting a subject for bonsai can be daunting and confusing. One great candidate for bonsai is the Japanese Maple. … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOUGAINVILLEA BONSAI
The Bougainvillea Bonsai Bonsai trees normally don’t bear flowers. One variation that does is called the Bougainvillea. This is commonly found in many parts of Asia and South America. This belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family that is part tree and vine. Although this has never been practiced by the Japanese or the Chinese, those in … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JADE BONSAI
The Perfect Bonsai Tree for a Beginner Bonsai trees can be quite challenging to grow and maintain especially if you’re a newbie and know nothing about them. However, there’s one particular favorite bonsai well suited for neophytes that is the Jade Bonsai. Also known as the Small Leaf Jade or Elephant Plant, this succulent plant … Continue reading
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INDOOR BONSAI
Basic Care for Indoor Bonsai How do you describe an indoor bonsai? Is it a bonsai tree grown in a greenhouse, or one that’s grown inside your home, or an outdoor plant that was brought indoor each winter? Regardless where they’re grown, bonsai trees have the same requirements. Although they are miniaturized trees, like any … Continue reading