by Brenda | Sep 10, 2023 | Beginners, Care, General, Plants, Styling
Many bonsai hobbyists incorporate the use of moss as an integral component of a tree’s presentation. This article explores the benefits and cautions when using moss in bonsai, how to collect it, and how to apply it to a tree. Nothing completes the authentic...
by Brenda | Aug 14, 2023 | Beginners, Care, General, Styling
A widely accepted principle within the art of bonsai is to prune and style the top growth in a triangular shape. This article explores the whys and hows of applying this concept to bonsai styling decisions. When I first started in bonsai, one of the most...
by Brenda | Jun 1, 2023 | Beginners, General, Plants
Field collecting for bonsai doesn’t have to involve wandering through fields and woodlands. Landscape plants slated for removal or those that have sprung up wild in the backyard can make excellent potential bonsai. In this article, the second of a two-part...
by Brenda | May 18, 2023 | Beginners, General
Have you ever noticed a young tree that shows great potential for bonsai growing wild in a field, woods or even landscaping? Field collecting was the original way to obtain bonsai trees, and it remains a common practice among modern day hobbyists. This article is the...
by Brenda | Mar 7, 2023 | Beginners, General, Plants
Looking for a low-maintenance bonsai you can keep indoors year-round? You need look no further than the familiar ficus. Yes, this common houseplant enjoys popularity in the world of bonsai as well. Ficus are among the easiest indoor specimens to grow and...
by Brenda | Feb 10, 2023 | Beginners, General, Plants, Styling
Small shohin-sized bonsai are popular with both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. Tropical bonsai are kept indoors during cold weather and can be worked almost any time of year. Combine the two and you have an ideal mid-winter project – tropical shohin...
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