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Creating Jin and Shari Bonsai: A Step-By-Step Guide

What is bonsai Jin & ShariJin and Shari are two important techniques in bonsai that involve the use of deadwood to enhan...
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Pinching Japanese Maple Bonsai Spring Buds: Why and How

Pinching spring buds on a Japanese maple bonsai involves removing the stipules and bud scales, as well as the center lea...
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The Art of Bonsai Deadwood

What is Bonsai DeadwoodWhat is bonsai deadwood?Bonsai deadwood: the definitionBonsai deadwood refers to a part of a bran...
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Bonsai Pruning: Why Do It and When?

Bonsai trees should be pruned to maintain their desired shape and control size, and to promote healthy growth.  While bo...
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Bonsai Repotting: How to Know When it Needs Repotting

You need to repot your bonsai tree if you see signs of roots becoming pot-bound, soil deteriorating in its quality or it...
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Root-Bound Bonsai: Signs and Symptoms

Signs of a root-bound bonsai include stunted growth, yellowing leaves, visible roots, less visible soil, and elevated tr...
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Season Enigma: When Best to Repot Bonsai

The best time to repot bonsai trees is early spring, just before bud break.  Repotting in summer and winter is not recom...
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Bonsai Repotting Shock: its Unique Challenges and Recovery

Repotting shock is a common issue after transplanting bonsai trees.  Symptoms include wilting, discolored leaves, and st...
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Repotting and Pruning at Once: Can it be Done?

Major pruning of bonsai trees, except for flowering and fruiting trees, can be done at the same time as repotting if you...
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Pest-Free Bonsai: A Complete Guide to Solve Bonsai Troubles

Common bonsai tree bugsJust like any other plant, bonsai trees can be susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases tha...
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