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Mass Market Bonsai: 5 Reasons to Avoid Bonsai from Big Box Stores
Mass market retailers commonly stock small plants labeled as “bonsai” and intended primarily for gift giving. Let’s take a look at how well plants like these stack up to accepted standards for bonsai. While browsing at my grocery retailer recently,...
Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Bonsai Pot
In this article, we’ll explore guidelines for choosing a bonsai pot, look at why most trees need a bigger pot in the initial stages of training, and discuss preparing the pot for planting. The practice of bonsai is an artistic endeavor. It follows...
5 Essential Bonsai Tools for Beginners
It’s possible to get started in bonsai with a minimal investment in tools. Those new to the hobby who choose simple initial projects should be able to get by with just the five bonsai tools for beginners covered in this post. As an added bonus,...
Choosing Your First Bonsai Tree: 10 Varieties to Consider
When it comes to choosing a first bonsai tree, beginners can easily get overwhelmed by the wide variety of plants and trees that can be used for the hobby. In this article, we provide guidance on shopping by size and suggest a number of species...
Bonsai Styles for Beginners: 5 Basic Styles for Your First Trees
The practice of bonsai features a lengthy list of formally recognized tree styles. This article explores five of the most basic and well-suited bonsai styles for beginners to try with their first trees. It also offers tips for choosing a style. As...
Choosing Pre Bonsai: 3 Tips for Picking a Quality Tree
Bonsai hobbyists often purchase pre bonsai in order to acquire additional trees and grow their collections. Let’s examine some things to look for when choosing which pre bonsai to buy. Buying a pre bonsai can be a great way to jump-start or...
Bonsai Watering Basics to Keep Your Tree Healthy
Proper bonsai watering is a particularly important aspect of practicing the hobby. Let’s look at why a careful approach to watering is so vital, explore when and how to water, and cover a traditional and effective watering method. Watering is one...
Bonsai Soil: A Beginner’s Guide
The use of specialized bonsai soil mixes is an important part of practicing bonsai. This beginner’s soil primer dishes all the dirt on bonsai soils! It covers the whys and hows, then wraps up with some simple soil advice to help as you create your...
Bonsai Exhibits: 6 Places in the U.S. to See Great Bonsai
An artist learning impressionist painting might visit a museum to study originals by Monet and Cezanne. By the same token, someone interested in the art of bonsai should make a point of visiting exhibits, museums, and nurseries where the finest...
How to Choose Nursery Stock for Bonsai
Purchasing nursery stock to train as bonsai is a low-risk way to get started in the hobby. In this article, we look at the advantages of using nursery stock for bonsai and how to choose a plant with potential for making a great future bonsai....
Bonsai Books for Beginners: 3 Great Choices
For beginners, bonsai books can serve as invaluable reference tools. This article explores bonsai books particularly suited to those beginning the hobby. We'll cover three books, plus add a bonus recommendation. As you begin to practice bonsai,...
Bonsai FAQ: An Overview of the Hobby
This bonsai FAQ answers some basic questions for those new to the world of miniature trees. It also covers the first steps to take if you’re interested in trying the hobby, including the skills needed for practice, sources for acquiring a bonsai...
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