by Brenda | Mar 8, 2024 | Care, General, Plants, Styling
Air layering is a technique that prompts roots to grow at a chosen point on a living tree. In bonsai, it is used to correct flaws in existing trees, as well as to create new trees. Air layering is a horticultural propagation technique often used by bonsai (and...
by Brenda | Feb 8, 2024 | Beginners, Care, General, Plants, Styling
Bonsai enthusiasts look forward to late winter, as this is the time to perform the three bonsai tasks that are the most crucial for their trees’ development. Late winter easily qualifies as the most significant time of year for bonsai practitioners who own temperate...
by Brenda | Jan 14, 2024 | Beginners, General, Styling
A common practice within the discipline of bonsai is to exhibit a tree by placing it upon a special slab, stand or table. This article describes how to make simple, inexpensive displays – called jitas – using just a few items you can pick up at your local...
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...
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