A Group of Bonsai Care, Tips and TricksArticles that detail bonsai care, the history of bonsai and miniature gardens.What Are Bonsai Trees- January 24, 2006 Many people think of tiny little Japanese trees cut and pruned to a miniature size but literally speaking Bonsai means 'plant in a tray' and while they are smaller than their wild counterparts they don't have to be a couple of inches tall; they can be grown in a pot in the garden and will be smaller than their wild counterparts. What are Bonsai Treeshttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/about-bonsai-trees.htm History of Bonsai- January 23, 2006 Bonsai as the name suggests is formed from two words, 'bon' meaning tray or dish and 'sai' meaning tree or plant, so its' literal translation is 'tree planted in a dish'. A bonsai is thus a miniaturized tree grown in a dish, resembling in all respects its larger counterpart in nature. In a nutshell Bonsai is a tree or shrub grown in a container. History of Bonsaihttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/history-of-bonsai.htm Selecting The Right Bonsai Pots Is Very Important- January 20, 2006 As with all types of plant pots, Bonsai pots are available in a huge array of sizes, shapes and colours but making sure you select the correct pot for your Bonsai tree can make the difference between a good looking Bonsai and an incredible looking Bonsai. Be warned, though, the pot you pick can have either positive or detrimental effects to the growth of your beloved Bonsai tree. What type of Bonsai pots should I be considering Selecting the Right Bonsai Potshttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/selecting-bonsai-pot.htm Bonsai Plant Care- January 19, 2006 Bonsai plants are very similar to Bonsai trees in so far as if you give them a lot of care and attention and keep them healthy you will get a beautiful miniature plant in return. There are many different varieties of plant that you can use to create Bonsai plants. Some plants require very precise care routines to maintain a healthy and aesthetically pleasing plant, but regardless of what breed of plant you are using there are some basic guidelines to follow that will keep your plant in...http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-plant-care.htm Introduction to Bonsai Care- January 18, 2006 The art of growing bonsais is an ancient oriental tradition, in which bonsai means "tray gardening". There are traces of bonsais (miniature trees or bushes) in Egypt, Japan and China, and it was considered that the miniature tree would have concentrated the powers of the actual-size tree. Introduction to Bonsai Carehttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/intro-bonsai.htm What Supplies are Needed for Bonsai- January 18, 2006 Growing Bonsai is a rewarding hobby that is accessible to all. You hardly need any room at all and you've probably got most of the tools already lying around the house and garden. The only 'specialist' equipment you may need to go and by will be a pair of chopsticks (yes, you read that right), a Bonsai pot and of course the tree or plant that you intend to turn into your Bonsai masterpiece. What Supplies are Needed for Bonsaihttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-supplies-needed.htm What is an Outdoor Bonsai- January 18, 2006 Bonsai trees and plants are basically trees and plants that are pruned and trimmed to keep their size minimal. The trees and plants relish the practise because they get a lot of care and attention and have a lifespan similar, even greater in some cases, than their wild counterparts. Indoor Bonsai can be bought from virtually anywhere in the world and the increase in popularity has seen a large increase in the number of specialist shops dedicated to the growing and caring of Bonsai. What is an.http://www.bonsai-garden.com/what-is-outdoor-bonsai.htm Beginners Guide to Bonsai Care- January 17, 2006 Bonsai is the specialized Japanese art of planting, shaping, and growing trees in a confined and controlled space. Bonsai trees are beautifully styled miniature trees that are fully grown and cultivated in small flower pots. Beginners Guide to Bonsai Carehttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/beginners-guide-bonsai.htm What Part Does Pruning Play in Bonsai- January 17, 2006 Pruning is necessary to maintain (or refine growth to obtain) the right shape of a bonsai and encourage new growth. Some plants naturally respond well to pruning, regardless of how intense, whilst other plants can find it hard to recover, especially when pruned at the wrong time of the year. What Part Does Pruning Play in Bonsaihttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/pruning-bonsai-trees.htm Bonsai Tree Care- January 17, 2006 If you are considering a Bonsai tree for that special person, there are a few things you should know to ensure that you end up with a nice healthy tree. First and foremost think about the conditions the tree will be in. Indoor Bonsai will generally need to be close to a window or be supplemented with artificial light. A small tray with gravel and a little bit of water under the tree will add humidity around the tree. It may not need to be watered every day but it should be checked daily as the..http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-tree-care.htm |