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...
by Brenda | Jan 14, 2023 | Beginners, Care, General, Styling
One of the unique aspects of bonsai practice is the use of wire to shape trees. Let’s delve into the reasons for wiring bonsai, the typical types and sizes of wire, and how to apply wire to trees. Those new to the hobby are sometimes intimidated by the prospect of...
by Brenda | Aug 11, 2022 | Beginners, General, Plants, Styling
A traditional bonsai practice is to use smaller accent plants to complement a tree on display. Let’s explore the characteristics of good bonsai accent plants, along with how to use and care for them. If you’ve ever attended a bonsai exhibition, you probably noticed...
by Brenda | Apr 7, 2022 | General, Plants, Styling
Boxwoods, with their small, evergreen leaves, make very nice bonsai subjects. They are also readily available from nurseries and garden centers in a variety of sizes. This article walks through the initial pruning and potting of an inexpensive boxwood to begin its...
by Brenda | Mar 10, 2022 | Beginners, Plants, Styling
Evergreen and berry-producing, hollies make interesting bonsai subjects. This article walks through the initial pruning and potting of a small, nursery-bought Japanese holly. It details the styling decisions made in the process of transforming the holly into a bonsai...
by Brenda | Nov 23, 2020 | Beginners, Styling
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 you begin to create...
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