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Autumn Care - Outdoor Bonsai
Autumn is the turning point in the bonsai year. Growth slows as temperatures fall, and the tree shifts its attention below ground, thickening roots and storing energy for spring. What you do over the next few weeks…
Indoor or Outdoor? How to Choose Your First Bonsai
Most people arrive at bonsai the same way. You see one in a shop window, on a colleague's desk, in a photo, and you want one. Then you start reading, and within ten minutes you've hit a wall of conflicting advice about…
Surviving the Summer Scorch: A Bonsai Guide to UK Heatwaves
If your garden is currently looking like a sea of umbrellas, shade cloth, and plastic trays, you’re not alone. With the UK swinging through consecutive, intense heatwaves—pushing temperatures well into the 30s bonsai artists up and down the country are in survival mode.
Velvet & Shadows: The Art of Using Simple Moss in Kusamono
In traditional Japanese bonsai exhibitions, a display is a living landscape. To evoke the true feeling of a vast, ancient forest or a quiet mountain peak, artists rely on Kusamono—accent plant arrangements that…
Japanese Maple FALL Maintenance
Japanese Maples should be pruned at specific times of the year for optimal health and aesthetics.
Juniper Bonsai - Late Summer / Autumn work
Tending to your Juniper bonsai during the late Summer and Autumn months involves key tasks like repotting and wiring, which contribute significantly to its health and aesthetic appeal. Let's delve into the specifics:
What are - Nanban Bonsai Pots
The term Nanban referring to a particular kind of pottery is vague and difficult to classify.
Your First Bonsai: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Tree
While you might find bonsai at large garden centres, the best selections and expert advice are found at dedicated nurseries and online specialists. If you're ready to start your bonsai journey, keep these tips in mind:
Repotting Your Bonsai: A Guide to Healthy Growth
Repotting your bonsai regularly is essential to prevent it from becoming pot-bound and undernourished. This process gives your tree fresh soil, space to grow, and encourages healthy root development.
What is Kabudachi Bonsai?
Kabudachi, or clump style, bonsai are striking for their multiple trunks growing from a single root base. Think of it like a miniature forest in a pot! The trunks vary in height and thickness, with the dominant trunk…
What is Lime Sulphur - How It's Used in Bonsai
Lime Sulphur is a smelly liquid that bonsai fans use to paint deadwood. This turns it white and protects it. When it dries, it leaves a white, chalky colour on the wood.
When Should A Bonsai Be Repotted?
Repotting a bonsai is essential to ensure the health and growth of the tree. While repotting a regular pot-plant involves transferring it to a larger container, bonsai repotting is a bit different. The main goal of…