A Group of Bonsai Care, Tips and TricksArticles that detail bonsai care, the history of bonsai and miniature gardens.How to Care for Bonsai Trees- April 25, 2006 The term bonsai literally means 'a plant in a tray', however, the generally accepted meaning is a tree in a pot. To "bonsai" a plant is to keep the plant from growing in its natural form, therefore controlling its growth to suit the owner. First you need to examine the plant to see whether it has bonsai potential. A Japanese Juniper is traditional tree commonly used for bonsai, and makes a great plant for the beginner. How to Care for Bonsai Treeshttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/how-to-care-bonsai.htm Bonsai Care - The Hawaiian Umbrella Tree- April 17, 2006 Bonsai trees are dwarf trees that can be a fun and creative hobby. These miniature trees are grown in containers and training and nurturing them is an artistic endeavor that can be enjoyed by most anyone. One favorite type of bonsai is the Hawaiian umbrella tree. This tree has thick leaves that form a lush canopy. In spring it blooms with red flowers in a wonderful show of color. This bonsai is very hardy and adaptable, and therefore quite easy to maintain. Hawaiian Umbrella Treehttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/hawaiian-umbrella.htm Bonsai trees Mastery - Different styles in Bonsai Gardening- April 10, 2006 We all know about the basic Bonsai gardening, but that's just the beginning. To really own a masterpiece Bonsai, one must require good styling skills. Styling in Bonsai trees can be broadly categorized according to the number of trunks they the tree has. This can be divided to single trunk and multiple trunks. Types of Bonsai Treeshttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/types-of-bonsai.htm History of Bonsai Trees- April 5, 2006 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. History of Bonsai Treeshttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/history-of-bonsai-trees.htm |