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Help! What To Do With My Bonsai….

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:29:43 +0000

One of the questions that I find I get asked all the time is what am I supposed to do with my bonsai. People know they

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can shape and trim them but don’t know what or when to do things without damaging the Bonsai tree.

Now without specific information I can not answer this directly. [...]

Growing Your Own Maple Bonsai

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:30:36 +0000

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Bonsai trees need tender, loving care and may need extra effort from you to grow and thrive. But, they will reward you with their natural beauty.

The Maples are very vibrant and beautiful trees. They are very leafy and have a full appearance. In the fall, as the leaves are turning, they [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Japanese Maple Bonsai – Acer Palmatum

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:42:16 +0000

These are green maples and are sometimes called mountain maples or smooth maples. Their natural homes are South Korea, Japan, and China. They are stout, generally hardy and therefor healthy trees. Their leaves reduce nicely making good bonsai trees.

They’re suited primarily for single bonsai, although they are good for forest plantings and clump style.

What is [...]

What is the best Maple for Bonsai?

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:14:01 +0000

One way to make this decision is by choosing one that suits the size needed. For instance, if a tree that will ideally be two to four foot is needed then pick a large leaf maple for the bonsai. If a smaller one is desired then mame is a good choice, though shohin is too. [...]

Potty about bonsai

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:32:21 +0000

Yes I am potty about Maple Bonsai if you hadn’t guessed, however this article has a much broader appeal. The subject of Bonsia can cover a broad spectrum of subjects for the enthusiast. One area however does not seem to get much coverage, and that is pots. When starting out the pot should not be [...]

First Time Bonsai: a 5 Points Survival Guide

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:03:18 +0000

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Author: Davide Petilli

More often than not, the approach to bonsai art comes with a present. A friend, a relative or a partner gives a new little tree in a short pot and he can’t tell us how to handle it.

Those bonsai trees are set on a piece of furniture or next to [...]