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When life gives you a lemon (tree), turn it into bonsai. Translated literally to "tree in a pot" (via Virginia Cooperative ...

Steven Yin has been working with Bonsai trees for 20 years and runs the country's biggest commercial bonsai nursery with some ...

On occasion I have lifted a plant out of the pot after watering and only the top inch is moist. The bonsai soils retain moisture but drain all the standing water out of the soil. These soils seem ...

A dwarf tree is going to be a lot easier to manage in a bonsai pot.” Other traits in Japanese maple’s favor: it’s more forgiving when it comes to pruning; the flexible branches are easily ...

Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind.

Plant seeds are being accidentally introduced into Europe in the soil of imported pot plants like this bonsai tree. In a few weeks with only light, water and nutrients, lots of other plant species ...

Bonsai is the art of dwarfing a regular tree to create a perfect miniature representation of nature in a small pot. It has a long history. Originating in China, the practice of creating tiny trees ...

offering a deeper look at the care and maintenance of bonsai as well as the artistic process. They include re-potting Jan. 11, styling on Feb. 8, collecting on March 8 and more. There will also be ...

Jade bonsai trees prefer shallow pots that provide good drainage. The pot should be only slightly larger than the tree's root ball. Terra cotta pots are a good choice as they allow the soil to dry ...