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The history of the bonsai is cloaked in legend. It is believed that bonsai originated during the 6th century in China, where it was called penjing. It was introduced to Japan in the 8th century,...

Bonsai is a traditional practice of miniaturizing trees, and scrubs, but the same practice can also be applied to herbs. Herbs grow much faster than trees, and so herbal bonsai is a much faster...

Bonsai literally means "tray planting," and is the art of dwarfing plants and training them to take pleasing shapes. There are some guides to bonsai design, rather than rigid rules. First, imagine...

The Fukien tree is also known as the Fukien Tea and originates in southeastern China. It's small, dark green leaves make it a popular bonsai tree. Fukien trees are best kept in heat and bright...

Jade trees, which are a succulent native to South Africa, are sturdy, delicate bonsais. Traditionally Japanese, bonsai are ornamental dwarf trees or shrubs grown in shallow dishes. Bonsai require...

Bonsai is the art of maintaining and shaping miniature trees in pots. The practice was first recorded in China during the Jin Dynasty (A.D. 265 to A.D. 420). Soon it was adopted by Japanese...

When you hear the term "bonsai," the image you often think of is that of the Japanese pine. Strong and stoic, the Japanese pine represents the quintessential bonsai tree. Fairly difficult to grow...

The fukien tea tree is an evergreen tropical bonsai tree originating from Southern China. The fukien tea is a more challenging choice for bonsai hobbyists, mostly because of its extreme...

Bonsai is an ancient art that has been practiced for centuries in Japan. It involves pruning and cultivating a young tree or plant, manipulating its growth so that it resembles a miniature tree....

In Japan, the word bonsai literally means "tray gardening." Caring for a bonsai tree takes dedication and practice, but as a hobby, it can be relaxing and enjoyable. The art of bonsai originated...

While bonsai trees are more delicate than most houseplants, caring for them isn't as tricky as you might think. Give your tree an environment compatible with its needs and where you will see it...

Growing bonsai, or miniaturized trees, can be a rewarding practice, but these beautiful trees are delicate and require close observation. Winter's low temperatures can be dangerous to these...

The art of bonsai is a way of growing many different species of plants and trees. Care of a bonsai tree is more difficult than other types of houseplants. It may take some time and patience but...

Satsuki azaleas reward those who don't overwater them, feed them regularly and protect them from frost with a full month of non-stop color. Ray Beddow of the Satsuki Azalea Society says Satsuki...

Bonsai were first seen centuries ago in China, used in a practice of growing single-specimen trees in pots. This technique was considered to express the harmony between heaven and earth, man and...

Bonsai is the ancient art of growing miniature trees in containers or pots. Grown indoors or out, the key to success is selecting the bonsai plant type most suited to its desired location.

Caring for a bonsai plant is a serious undertaking. The phases of care should be performed at different times because the resulting stress if done all at once could easily terminate the plant. In...

Bonsai is the art of training potted woody plants, especially trees, to grow into dwarf versions of what would be found in nature. When done properly, the bonsai plant looks like an aged, fully...

Determining a proper watering regimen for your bonsai tree can be as much of an art as creating and training its shape, as there are so many variants in determining how quickly bonsai consume...

Bonsai trees are elegant miniatures of trees that will flower and bear fruit in miniature. They make novel additions to any garden or home.

Japanese juniper bonsai plants are fantastic additions to any outdoor garden. They provide a wonderful part-time hobby and bring a wonderful living element to any design. Japanese juniper bonsai...

As bonsai plants are a perplexing blend of frailness and strength, proper maintenance involves time, effort and correct understanding of their natures. Though bonsais usually have lifespans longer...

Bonsai is the art form of growing plants and trees in containers. Trees are pruned and trained into the miniature shape of an old tree. Many different types of plants and trees can be grown in...

You can enjoy the ancient art of bonsai as a long-term project by nurturing a plum tree bonsai. With plenty of rich soil, bonsai plum trees will flower and produce edible fruit that is slightly...

You can make a bonsai from almost any tree. There are six species of olive trees that have been made into bonsai trees. Black, green and wild olive are all suitable to become miniature trees. They...

The art of bonsai, the pruning and wire training of miniature plants, is a special set of skills that incorporate fine gardening with the artistic manipulation of nature. Through pruning, a...

The art of caring for bonsai can be traced back a thousand years and is still growing in popularity today. It has become a hobby of many who have the time and commitment it takes to grow these...

Bonsai plants date as far back as the Han Dynasty in China from 207 B.C. to A.D. 220. The Emperor of that time created a complete miniature of his monarchy out of bonsai plants so he could view...

One of the Mame (Bean-sized, less than 2" tall) bonsai masters, Zeko Nakamura suggested to start out by growing a hebaceous plant such as a dandelion. I wholeheartedly agree. They make...

Bonsais are a fun, challenging addition to any garden. A Mame bonsai is 2" tall or less. They generally have about a tablespoon's worth of growing medium which makes their need for water...

Bonsai trees are often purchased as house plants, but they are actually an old Japanese art form. Bonsai tree artists spend years studying how to keep the potted trees to stay small, as well as...

If you've ever thought about buying a bonsai tree then you need to know how to take care of it. Bonsai trees are can be a ton of fun and are pretty easy to care for.

There is little more mystical and meditative than the creation of a Bonsai tree. While originally created from regular size trees in the gardens of Japan, they are now mostly created in miniature....

Bonsai is the Asian art of growing miniature trees. Tiny trees are grown in small pots and carefully shaped and pruned by the gardener to look like a full size and ancient tree. The trees used for...

The term "bonsai" can mean many things to many people. The most popular definition describes the art of creating a miniature tree that captures the feel of being in the wild. However the true...

The chokkan or formal upright style is by far the most basic in the bonsai forms. Being the most basic, it is likely for this style to be done easily and swiftly. That doesn’t mean that the...

Shakan is the slanting style of bonsai that is represented by slanting, natural-looking angles. The Shakan trunk and branches of the tree should appear to be slightly windblown, as it would grow...

Bonsai must be repotted every few years. Repotting is essential to prevent bonsai from becoming root bound. Repotting also encourages the new growth to feeder roots, which allows the bonsai tree...

Moyogi is a variation on the formal upright style but is much easier to create. The rules for the branch structure are the same but the trunk may have any number of curves, both from left to right...

While most people think of small, elegantly shaped trees when they hear the term "bonsai," the word translates as "tray growing." There are many types of plants and flowers that can be grown as...

It is said that in Japan that there are Bonsai that are hundreds of years old, passed down from generation to generation. Bonsai gardening is more than just a hobby. It is a commitment. These...

An ancient form of horticulture that began in China more than a thousand years ago, bonsai was developed into a fine art in Japan. Today many people all around the world are part of this...

Indoor gardening is fast becoming a popular concept, as it not only lends to great home decor, but can also be healing for the person taking care of the indoor garden. You have a fascination with...

The ancient art of Bonsai, once reserved for the upper echelon of Japanese society, is a practice that is gaining popularity among gardeners throughout the world. It is not simply another plant,...

Bonsai is a Japanese art form that allows you to create attractive living arrangements from a wide variety of plants. If you have seen a bonsai arrangement, you know the beauty and special nature...

The word Bonsai is actually made up of two Japanese words which translate as "tray growing." In other words, Bonsai does not refer to any one specific type of tree or plant, but rather it refers...

Cute they may be, but Bonsai is an art. Bonsai is a Japanese word meaning "tray-planted" and refers to dwarf trees or the art of training and growing the miniaturized trees in containers. Bonsai...

Keeping and caring for bonsai trees in an ancient tradition, considered sacred by some. The tree is kept miniature by regular and careful trimming as well as placing the tree in a small shallow...

Despite their delicate appearance, bonsai plants are actually quite hardy and able to live comfortably in a variety of climates. A grower only has to set up minimal protection in order to see...

Bonsai trees are living trees that are kept in miniature form through careful and constant pruning. Keeping a healthy environment is essential for growing a bonsai tree and the correct soil is...