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Low Cost Stunning Bonsai!

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:55:22 +0000

It is possible to pick up small bonsai trees of all varieties, already in bonsai form from a garden centre reasonably cheaply. But if you have looked at any of the larger specimens, it can be hard not to need a sit down after checking out the price tag.

So most people settle for choosing a [...]

Banyans For Bonsai Novices

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:35:59 +0000

Although I have no experience with them, in the article below from India, novices are advised to start with Banyans, they are easy to maintain.

The one in the photo for this article is possibly not the best example.

However I agree with the philosophy on bonsai, that the tree can be any shape as long as [...]

Bosai Tree Watering – What Effects It?

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:09:20 +0000

Following the previous article I wanted to outline the influences on the amount of water your bonsai tree requires.

But first how do you know if your bonsai tree is dry or not, there is no definitive answer it is mostly experience but try the following.

If the soil is damp from half way down the depth [...]

Bonsai, Bonsai Tree and Maple Bonsai – A New Dawn

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:09:24 +0000

Hi folks, well we finally got round to updating the Maple Bonsai Blog site, hope you like it. All the old articles and bonsai information is still available.

We plan on bringing more articles on maple bonsai obviously, but also covering more bonsai, bonsai trees and specialist stuff. The type of information will include articles on [...]

How to Choose a Bonsai Tree Present

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:24:59 +0000

Lets face it a lot of people have fancied one of those cute little bonsai tree’s for decorating a room or apartment.

So at one point or another a friend or relative in desperation because of a lack of inspiration will buy them a bonsai they have always wanted.

Now the vast majority of [...]

What to do at this time of year?

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:00:59 +0000

First let me say this information is for those of us in the northern hemisphere, for all those down south it will be a little (approx. 6 months) out of sync. People keep asking me what to do with their Maple Bonsai in the winter. Well the answer is not a lot, if your bonsai [...]

Japanese Maple Bonsai and Zen Buddhist Philosophy

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:51:14 +0000

The Japanese Maple Bonsai play an important part in the structure and design of Japanese gardens. Not just the aesthetic appearance and texture but also on a spiritual level. The art of bonsai goes beyond horticulture and is part of the Zen Buddhist philosophy. Zen and Shinto traditions both play a large part [...]

Chinese Shantung Maple Bonsai and Root Over Rock Style

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:38:18 +0000

This particular maple seedling is another fast grower. One of it’s main features is it tends to be bulbous at the base. The bark is a distinctive gray/white and the leaves similarly to other maples are five pointed. A couple of good aspects about this Maple Bonsai particularly for the less experienced is they have [...]

Deshojo Maple Bonsai

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:16:37 +0000

Hello, I hope this article informs you about the main areas that require attention during the life of your Maple Bonsai. The subject matter can get quite intense and some of the topics can be contentious even amongst experts. But these short paragraphs contain a lot of very useful information and I hope provide any [...]

Japanese Maple Bonsai – An introduction to this easy growing bonsai

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:13:19 +0000

The Japanese Maple Bonsai is a good pick for a newbie in bonsai. It is both easy to grow and take care of, as well as being a fast grower. This maple is similar to the Norway maple, though its leaves are more deeply lobed than its Norwegian cousin.

There are various varieties and the leaves [...]