Care

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...
Care

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...
Care

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...
Care

Pest-Free Bonsai: A Complete Guide to Solve Bonsai Troubles

Common bonsai tree bugs Just like any other plant, bonsai trees can be susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases th...
Care

To Repot or Not to Repot Bonsai: Knowing When to Avoid Repotting

It is not recommended to repot your bonsai trees under these conditions: during summer and winter, the soil is still in ...
Care

Beginner’s Guide to Repotting Bonsai: A Step-by-Step Guide

Before you start repotting bonsai Why repotting is important for bonsai trees Bonsai trees are a beautiful and unique ad...
General

Beyond Trees: Can You Make Bonsai From Any Plant?

Bonsai does not have to be trees.  While tree bonsai is more prevalent, there is another type of bonsai that focuses on ...
Grass

Kusamono Bonsai: The Ultimate Guide

Kusamono bonsai involves planting wild grass rather than a tree and is used in traditional bonsai displays as a compleme...
Care & Tools

Positioning Bonsai Tree in a Pot: Bonsai Design 101

The position of a bonsai tree in a pot changes and influences the landscape you want to create. The golden ratio (1:1.61...
Care & Tools

Front And Back: A Guide For Positioning Bonsai

The front side of a bonsai tree is the side that looks most aesthetically pleasing from the viewing angle.  It is import...
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