In this tutorial, you will see how to transform an ugly hedging material into a beautiful bonsai by using deadwood carving techniques and some branch wiring. We’ll be using Privet Tree, scientific name Ligustrum ovalfolium which is a plant that is widely …
This large Buttonwood Tree, scientific name Conocarpus erectus, has been growing for about 10 years. Since the trunk looked weak, it was placed over the rock to give it more support and to create root over rock style. There are …
In this post, we will be working on a root-bound Water Jasmine Bonsai, also known as Wrightia religiosa. Root bound is when the roots of the tree are so dense and so full, that are lifting the tree out of the pot …
In this repotting tutorial, you will learn how to report a Moreton Bay Fig, scientific name Ficus macrophylla. This bonsai was sold in a nursery pot and needs to be repotted into a bonsai container. Bonsai are often mass-grown on a farm …
Many beginners think that bonsai is this little cute indoor plant. They couldn’t be farther from the truth. Bonsai are naturally outdoor trees that are grown in small containers. And like regular trees, they need to grow outside. Some of the tropical …
Bonsai can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. There are so many techniques, rules, and varieties of trees available today, that it is easy to get lost. If you are new to bonsai and don’t know where to begin, start by learning …
Air layering is a way to propagate the tree without growing it from seed or cuttings. Air layering is when you take a tree that is already established, remove part of the bark, and surround it with peat moss. After a while, the …
In nature, trees are able to extend their roots deep into the ground to get water, air, and nutrients. Since bonsai grow in small pots, they need to get all the water, air, and nutrients from the little amount of …