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 | Jul 28, 2023 | General, Styling
How many different ways can we style bonsai? As it turns out, quite a few! In this article, we’ll explore five styles or style classes that go beyond the basics. When it comes to styling bonsai, we have a multitude of choices. Surprisingly, there are more than 30...
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 27, 2023 | General, Tools & Pots
Bonsai gifts are perfect choices for special occasions when there is a bonsai enthusiast in your life. With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and summer birthdays just around the corner, this article offers inspiration for a variety of gifts that...
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