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How To Do Bonsai - 4 Keys For The Beginner To Know 2008-02-20 22:52:00 I remember the first time I was exposed to the beautiful artistry of Bonsai. When I was about 5 years old, I was visiting relatives at my uncles house in Tokyo, Japan. After a while, some of us kids went out to the back "yard". In Tokyo, as in most places in Japan, land is a real premium, so the back "yard" was really just a small rock garden. It was in that small, simple, yet beautiful rock garden, that I saw my first bonsai tree. It was so tiny, yet proportionally perfect. I later found out that it was more than 40 years old! I was hooked! Bonsai or the art of growing miniature trees, requires patience and know how. In this article I will touch on 5 things that every aspiring Bonsai artist should know, in their quest to learn how to do bonsai. How To Do Bonsai - Key #1...Bonsai Are Not Read more:Beginner
The Do's and Don'ts of Raising a Bonsai Tree 2008-02-20 22:50:00 You've surely seen the beautiful Bonsai tree somewhere in your life, even if only watching Mr. Miagi on the Karate Kid. It's probably likely that if there's a Japanese restaurant in your town, then you've sent them there. The art and dedication that it takes to plant and do the necessary upkeep with a Bonsai Tree is enormous, and sometimes much too daunting for those with a green thumb. Bonsai's are dwarf-potted plants that have been cultivated for centuries by the Chinese and Japanese. Since the end of World War II this art has taken off as a great hobby and pastime in the United States. It not only take's much patience to properly raise a bonsai, but also a good amount of artistic skill as well. It's time-consuming, and there is a lot more to it than one might think. You could say that Read more:Raising
Basic Care for Juniper Bonsai 2008-02-20 22:50:00 Growing bonsai trees is an ancient art that is becoming increasingly more popular. Research shows that plants benefit our mood and attitude. Introducing bonsai plants into your life will bring these benefits along with reduce stress levels and enhance the ascetics of your home environment. Because juniper bonsai trees are easy to grow, they make great plants for beginners. Anyone can grow a bonsai tree if they properly care for it. The following information will help make your bonsai experience a positive one. There are over 50 species of evergreen juniper trees. The needles range in color from dark green to blue. The juniper increases in beauty as it grows and is a great addition to any landscape. The juniper is an outdoor plant. Fresh air and sunlight are essential to its growth and h Read more:Basic
Cultivate A Bonsai Tree 2008-02-20 22:47:00 The Japanese and Chinese have been cultivating bonsai trees for hundreds of years. These dwarf-potted plants have become very popular in the US since World War II and it is a wonderful artistic endeavor that needs patience and skill. You must think of your bonsai as a delicate balance between the plant itself and the vessel that it is held in. The two must be perfectly melded together to create the beautiful miniature. The bonsai can be grown both outdoors in a pot or even in the ground or they exist in nature in tropical areas. The dwarf pomegranate is one such example of this. Only plants with small leaves should be used to when creating a bonsai plant or else it will look very odd compared to the trunk and branches. Maple, zeikova, or ginkgo plants can be wonderful as a bonsai. The bes
Easy Bonsai Growing Tips 2008-02-20 22:47:00 Do you want to have a sanctuary of Bonsai's that you can relax and unwind in but your wondering is it possible? You've always wanted to have lots of beautiful Bonsai trees but you don't know where to begin? Making your very own Bonsai collection is easy. These simple facts About growing Bonsai plants will help you discover how simple and amazing planting and caring for Bonsai can be. We are going to cover everything you'll need from 'how to start' to how to having your Bonsai for a long time to come. Growing
Bonsai takes commitment, rather than a lot of work. They have to have a lot of time invested in them, that is why they are passed down from generation to generation in the Oriental cultures. If you want Bonsai you can purchase them at a cost of about $1,500 - $5,000 or more.
How to Prune and Grow Bonsai Trees 2008-02-20 22:46:00 Trees are very refreshing to look at. That is why going outdoors and enjoying the pretty sight of trees around surely would be a perfect unwinding activity. But if you are living in the urban jungle, looking at trees would be a luxury. But did you know that you could actually grow trees at the comfort of your own home or inside your office? You could take care and grow bonsai trees so you could have trees right inside your comfortable room. Growing bonsai is a very popular hobby nowadays. When you grow bonsai trees, they are technically trees because all the attributes of a real tree is present. However, a bonsai does not grow sturdy and tall as any other tree. At most, if you grow bonsai trees, they could grow about two feet and at the very least, could be just as short as two inches. If Read more:Trees
Nurturing Your Bonsai Plant 2008-02-20 22:45:00 Bonsai are dwarf plotted plants cultivated by the Japanese and Chinese for centuries. Growth of a bonsai is a time-consuming process requiring much patience, care and nurturing. It is also said to take considerable artistic skill, an art that has become rather popular in the United States since World War II. A successful bonsai could be described as the union of a plant and its container to create a beautiful picture of nature in a miniature form. Though a true bonsai is a tree of shrub gown outdoors, of course in a pot, other woody tropical plants may be developed as bonsai. The dwarf pomegranate is a good example. To develop a bonsai in this manner, only fairly small-leaved species plants should be used. If not, the foliage will be out of proportion with the rest of the plant. The zeiko Read more:Plant
The Art of the Bonsai Plant and Tree 2008-02-20 22:45:00 Bonsai are dwarf plotted plants cultivated by the Japanese and Chinese for centuries. Growth of a bonsai is a time-consuming process requiring much patience, care and nurturing. It is also said to take considerable artistic skill, an art that has become rather popular in the United States since World War II. A successful bonsai could be described as the union of a plant and its container to create a beautiful picture of nature in a miniature form. Though a true bonsai is a tree of shrub gown outdoors, of course in a pot, other woody tropical plants may be developed as bonsai. The dwarf pomegranate is a good example. To develop a bonsai in this manner, only fairly small-leaved species plants should be used. If not, the foliage will be out of proportion with the rest of the plant. The zeiko Read more:Plant
Are You A Wannabe Bonsai Master? 2008-02-20 22:43:00 If you fancy a new hobby then the art of Bonsai can be an amazing and enjoyable pastime. Even Bonsai masters had to start somewhere, so you mustn't feel intimidated if you fancy having a go at growing your very own miniature tree. Let's start with some Bonsai basics. Contrary to popular opinion a Bonsai tree doesn't grow dwarfed naturally, and they are certainly not a special hybrid plant. Nope, a Bonsai tree is artificially modified by means of root and branch pruning to keep it undersized. So now we know what a Bonsai tree is, let's talk about how we go about growing one. It's advisable, especially as you are just starting out to grow your own Bonsai tree, rather than buy an already established one from a specialist. The reason being, you will likely make many mistakes along the way. B Read more:Master
The Secret Art To Pruning Your Bonsai Tree 2008-02-20 22:43:00 There is an old saying that Bonsai enthusiasts often say, and is one that should be imprinted into your brain. 'As with the bottom - so with the top'. Pretty simple huh, so with any major pruning either root or branches you are best advised to perform both simultaneously. The reason being is to keep your Bonsai tree perfectly balanced. If your tree has less foliage on top then the roots won't have to provide as much nutrients to keep your Bonsai healthy. Problems occur when there are too many branches growing foliage and insufficient roots or vice versa. With this in mind there are three basic rules to pruning the branches of your Bonsai tree. Rule 1: Only remove branches that are affecting the way your Bonsai is growing. If a branch is causing the tree to drastically differ from your de
A Few Bonsai Basic Keypoints 2008-02-20 22:42:00 Starting from the bottom of the tree would be the pot. Having the right pot can make the difference in how your bonsai tree is perceived and give the impression of a real tree. By having a pot too large, your bonsai tree will look more of a plant in a pot rather then a full grown bonsai. Usually you're training a bonsai tree to make him look like a real tree but in miniature. So in resume, the pot must be less massive then the tree.Moving up would be the soil, or covering the soil. Some bonsai enthusiasts prefer to cover their soil with moss. The Kyoto moss is popular because it is a fine bright green moss. Moss can be grown on a separate plate and then place over the soil once you have done a re potting. However, some prefers to sprinkle the moss spore over the soil once they have re pott Read more:Basic
Caring For Your Bonsai Plant 2008-02-20 22:40:00 Bonsai are trees and shrubs that are grown uniquely small in containers. Originally it was meant to bring art and nature together and was a religious experience. Bonsai plants are not typically dwarfs but are regular trees and shrubs which are grown small using specific gardening techniques. The following are 6 tips for caring for this wonderful plant. 1. Light Bonsai need light to grow. The type of plants will help you to decide the amount of light needed. Usually flowering plants require more light than conifers. Check for the lighting needs of your specific bonsai plant. Natural light is generally best, so put your bonsai in a spot that will receive plenty natural light. During the winter months you will want to augment natural light with artificial light. You can install a timer to all Read more:Caring
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Bonsai Tips 2008-02-20 22:39:00 A great hobby that many people should try, because it is calm and restful is to grow and cultivating a Bonsai Tree. Often people buy some shaping tools and a young bonsai tree, and begin. In a short time they often experience disappointment as their best efforts result in failure, and perhaps even the death of the bonsai tree. But it doesn't need to be that way. I here give you some useful and basic Tips on how to grow a bonsai tree. Bonsai Tips 1: Choosing the right Bonsai Tree from the start Choosing the Bonsai tree from the start is very important, and you should choose the tree wisely as it may become a problem later if you do not look carefully for the right things for the tree. Some of the most important things to look for is: Attractive bark.Small leaves It will make the whole proc
Styles of Bonsai Gardens 2008-02-20 22:36:00 It is very important to realize when you are considering a bonsai garden exactly what style garden you want. Not all gardens are created equal, and some are easier to maintain than others are. This means that if you are a bonsai gardening novice you would be best suited towards a simpler style of garden to begin with instead of tackling the most advanced forms. Once you have mastered the basics you can certainly feel free to jump into the advanced forms of gardening and you will have the knowledge and confidence you need in order to have a beautiful garden. While the professionals at Bonsai Boy can help, you select the right plants that will match the style garden you select. The first style is the Chokkan; this style is considered the best for beginners because it is one of the easiest an Read more:Gardens
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Caring for Bonsai Tree - 5 Simple Steps to Mastery 2008-02-20 22:35:00 Here are 5 simple starter tips to get you on your way and help you with your bonsai tree. Even the most caring person can mean well but make mistakes. It is better to get a bit of knowledge under your belt before undertaking a new challenge such as a bonsai. 1. Most bonsai are outdoor plants. All too often the mistake is made that because it is a bonsai it should be kept indoors. Only if it is a tropical tree it should be kept indoors. Tropical trees are notoriously more difficult to take care of than native trees. I recommend therefore starting off with outdoor native trees as they are much more easy to take care of. 2. Bonsai can get stressed. Another main reason that your first bonsai can die is that it can easily get stressed just like humans can. Stress is usually caused by moving it Read more:Caring
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3 Top Indoor Bonsai Tree Care Tips 2008-02-20 22:34:00 3 Top Indoor Bonsai Tree Care Tips Because indoor bonsai tree care can be such a difficult process I have decided to share my three best bonsai gardening tips. These tips are absolutely vital if you ever want to grow great looking, healthy bonsai trees that will be a source of enjoyment and fun rather than a source of anger and frustration. Most beginners I have seen fail to properly follow these indoor bonsai tree care tips and because of that they achieve virtually no success at all. By following these tips you will give yourself a firm grouding in the proper care of indoor bonsai trees and you will be well on your way to becoming a "master" of bonsai. Tip 1 - Don't Over-water and Don't Under-water Watering is easily one of the most difficult (and one of the most vital) parts of indoor b
5 Top Indoor Bonsai Care Tips 2008-02-20 22:34:00 Indoor bonsai care can be quite a difficult process to say the least. Without proper care and attention bonsai trees are prone to dying which is a rather unfortunate for the grower and the tree itself. Many people have different views on the proper way to care for bonsai trees and today I am going to tell you the five top indoor bonsai care tips around. By using the advice provided you will be able to grow great looking bonsai trees and prevent yourself from becoming a "bonsai gardening statistic". The tips I am about to share with you are of course reasonably basic, however, they are extremely effective at encouraging the growth of bonsai trees. Without using the five tips it is nearly impossible to grow a good tree as they are the basic things every bonsai tree requires in order to devel
The Choice of Growing Bonsai Trees indoors 2008-02-20 22:31:00 Starting your Bonsai Growing
Project.The very first thing you will need to consider when starting to grow your own indoor bonsai trees is to select the species of trees that you will use. Selecting trees for use as bonsai plants will require some considerations of geographical location and climate in the locale, as weather conditions in each location is different from others and hence you will need to choose trees that are either local to your location or are easily adaptable to the conditions in your area. The best results are normally seen when you use plants or trees that are endemic to your location. The choice of exotic species may result in trees not able to grow properly due to not being able to adjust to the conditions in your area, although this is not always the case. You should Read more:Choice
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Silk Bonsai Trees 2008-02-20 22:29:00 Do you know that bonsai trees are a great looking plant? You will find that you can make your room and home look just as you want it to with your bonsai. You will find that you can get a great look with silk bonsai trees as well. You do not have to have a real life plant to create a great looking space. The silk bonsai trees that you find in the stores today are going to be a great addition to any home or office. You will be able to use your bonsai anywhere that you want in your home. You can use the silk bonsai inside and outdoors as well. The great part about the silk bonsai is that you do not have to worry about watering them or giving them the special attention that they may need. You will be able to purchase the great looking silk bonsai trees pruned and looking great from the store. Read more:Trees
Where To Buy A Bonsai Tree 2008-02-20 22:29:00 There are a lot of places that you can get a bonsai. Even though they are from the Japanese culture originally, you will be able to take care of a bonsai tree no matter where in the world you leave. There are a lot of people who will want to plant a bonsai tree outside, however, you will need to take inconsideration the climate and soil conditions before you order yourself one of these trees, because it is so hard to plant a bonsai outside in many of the climates and conditions of the world. That doesn't mean that you will have to give up the idea of purchasing a bonsai tree, since you can purchase a miniature tree and plant it in a pot or indoor rock garden. When it comes to purchasing a bonsai tree you will want to keep inconsideration that there are many places. You could go to some of
Easy Tips for Growing Beginner Bonsai Trees 2008-02-20 22:27:00 Bonsai trees have been grown as garden plants for many centuries and are in essence beautiful miniaturized versions of the larger trees which are planted in pots and containers which restrict the root growth. These type of plants can be of any variety of trees or even shrubs and in many countries are readily available from bonsai specialty stores or nurseries. Beginner
bonsai trees are starter plants that have already been processed in such a way so that they are ready to be used for your design or your training needs. Starting off a bonsai growing training will need you to first get a handle of what would be in store during training. What to Expect when working on Beginner Bonsai TreesGrowing
Beginner bonsai trees requires you sacrifice parts of the tree in order to be able to create a
You May Want to Consider Artificial Bonsai Trees 2008-02-20 22:25:00 Maybe you would like your garden to show the beauty of Bonsai trees but are not sure if if you are ready to care for the genuine plant. You may want to consider laying out a design that incorporates artificial Bonsai trees. The main positive feature of this option is the fact that it frees you from the extremely time consuming requirement of constant attention and maintenance that will be required to maintain the real thing. Artificial
Bonsai trees can still provide the uniqueness and aesthetic appeal of the real thing. By utilizing artificial Bonsai trees you will not have to worry about planting seeds, pruning, watering, and all of the other care processes that you would normally expect with living plants. Surprisingly, there is a large market and worldwide resources to satisfy that need Read more:Trees
Getting Started with Bonsai 2008-02-07 01:12:00 Getting Started with BonsaiBonsai is an enjoyable hobby and form of art. However, unlike most other art forms bonsai is unique in that one's canvas is alive and changing. Aside from the art side of things one needs to develop some knowledge of arboriculture. Along with knowing how to make the tree look appealing one also needs to keep it alive. This article will serve as an overview of bonsai basics to help beginners get started with the hobby of bonsai.Selecting a bonsai treeFrom a high level one can classify bonsai trees into two groups; indoor and outdoor. Outdoor bonsai should never be kept indoors for more than a few days as the lack of light and temperature difference will cause it to weaken and it may die. Therefore, if one wants an outdoor bonsai they should make sure they have a s
How and why to defoliate your bonsai trees 2008-02-07 01:11:00 How and why to defoliate your bonsai treesThe art of bonsai attempts to grow full scale trees in miniature. One not only needs to make the size of the overall tree and branches smaller, but the leaves as well. Full scale leaves on an otherwise miniaturized tree tends to ruin the perspective. People who practice the art of bonsai use a process called defoliation as one of the techniques to produce smaller leaves on their bonsai trees.Defoliation explainedIt has been a longstanding belief in the bonsai community that defoliation was used as a primary method to reduce leaf size, but this is not the case. Defoliation tends to cause ramification, branching, which in turn has the side effect of producing smaller leaves. The tree needs to maintain more branches and leaves than before so the same
Five Things To Consider When Creating A Bonsai Garden 2008-02-07 01:10:00 Growing bonsai trees has become a serious hobby for some enthusiasts. For others, caring for a bonsai garden is simply a reflection of their life style, that mirrors the harmony and connection between their human soul and the creative power of nature. It is therefore important that when creating a bonsai garden this balance and connection is maintained to capture the flow of nature. In order to achieve this they are five elements that are essential features of a bonsai garden. 1. A natural look The first essential feature of a bonsai garden is that it should have a totally natural look in its appearance. You must remember, that a bonsai tree is simply a normal tree that has been created in miniature form. The adjoining scenery must therefore emulated its scale. 2. The flow of a natural tre Read more:Consider When
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All About The Art Of Bonsai Trees 2008-03-12 00:09:00 Bonsai trees make up an art form that has been around for hundreds of years. The idea is to take what would normally be a very large tree and stunt its growth so that it stays small. Most people will keep their trees just a few inches tall. There are many things that are needed to work with bonsai plants. Here are some of the things your tree will need: 1. Constant pruning. A bonsai tree will require more pruning and care than your average plant. You will even need to prune the roots to help keep the trees growth stunted. 2. Water. Every plant needs water and a bonsai tree is no exception. With a bonsai however you must take even greater care to over water because of how the tree is designed. 3. Sunlight. Another need of all plants in sunlight. Another thing to consider is the temperature Read more:Trees
Baby Jade Bonsai 2008-03-12 00:09:00 Interested in growing your own bonsai? The first step is to choose the right type of plant.Baby jade is a succulent bonsai that is also known as the Elephant Plant, Elephant Bush, or Small Leaf Jade. It is native to South Africa and makes an excellent bonsai for the home or office. It has thick pale-green leaves that are almost round. Water is stored in the fleshy branches, trunk, and leaves. In natural environs the baby jade grows up to 3 or 4 meters in height. It is a newer specimen to be used for bonsai and is a good plant for beginners, because of its ability to survive for long periods of time without any water. It grow very quickly and can be adapted to any style. When young, its bark is green, but then it can turn from reddish brown to slate gray. It is smooth and shows leaf scars c
The Art Of Japanese Bonsai 2008-03-12 00:08:00 The Japanese
refined and developed Bonsai techniques and evolved the art form it is today. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature. The major aspects of Japanese bonsai, has not changed significantly over time. Bonsai initially originated in Egypt thousands of years ago and moved to China. From China bonsai moved to Japan. Where the Japanese perfected the art of bonsai. Japanese use azaleas to create magnificent bonsai following years of pruning, wiring and careful attention. The Japanese art of bonsai, and its precursor, the Chinese art of penjing, are rooted in the traditions of Asian culture. The art of raising bonsai dwarfed potted trees has enabled the Japanese to admire nature
About Basic Bonsai Styles 2008-03-12 00:07:00 Bonsai, as a Japanese art form, is more regulated than it’s Chinese counterpart, the penjing. Bonsai attempts to achieve the ideal tree, while penjing attempts to reproduce nature. This is why perfect styling exists in bonsai if you obey the ‘rules’, while penjing leave you free to your creation. As a result these are the basic styles : Broom (Hokidachi or Hoki-zukuri) A very harmonious style, this form has branches that develop at a certain height, forming an upside broom. This styling is mainly achieved through a technique called the “V” cut. The trunk is chopped where you want the branch to start to develop and then a deep V cut is performed on the remaining trunk. This will induce buds to break near the cut. Zelkova serrata are notorious for this styling but maple and other d Read more:Basic
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The History Of The Bonsai Tree 2008-03-12 00:06:00 Everybody has heard of the Bonsai tree but very few people know anything about the history of the miniature shrub or where the tradition came from. Bonsai is a Japanese term which, in its native language, translates to mean “tray gardening”. This term describes exactly what bonsai is as it is a tree which is grown in a small pot or tub enabling it to be kept indoors. These trees are not always genetically predisposed to be small and so they are kept this way through careful pruning. The ability to care for a bonsai tree, keeping it small and healthy, is an art form in itself. The trees are commonly pruned in to an aesthetically pleasing shape, another reason why they are seen as works of art and not just as plants. The term bonsai is widely known and understood and yet the art was orig Read more:History
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