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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 |
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is a Japanese gardening art form that has been passed down for centuries.
Translated as potted tree, bonsai trees are the attempt to represent larger
natural tree forms in a small scale. To achieve this effect, growers employ
careful potting and care techniques as well as skilled pruning. Read more
bonsai history here. |
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Choosing
Plants
Traditionally, outdoor plants are used for bonsai, but you can bonsai just
about anything with the right characteristics, preferably something woody
enough to be trained. Species like Schefflera
and Jade
can do quite well indoors, while others like the Shogun
and the Zen
Reflections Juniper Bonsai prefer more sun. To keep things simple, you
get pre-trained plants, or if you're feeling adventurous, you can start
your own. |
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Windswept Bonsai |
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Care
Depending on your specific plants and growing styles, caring for your bonsai
can be simple or demand gardening precision. No matter what, you’ll
need to pay careful attention to your plants’ food, water and container
needs – that’s in addition to any artistic shaping you plan to
do. The quickest way to kill your bonsai is lack of water - because many
bonsai plants are in small containers, their soil can dry out quickly, so
be sure to check on your plants often. Read more on caring for your bonsai
here.
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More
Info
If you’re serious about bonsai, it’s always good to have a handy
reference guide (like the Bonsai
Survival Manual or Creating
Bonsai Landscapes) to get you started. Books like these can offer helpful
advice as well as inspiring photos to help you get started.
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Happy
Growing!
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Creating
Bonsai Landscapes |
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Bonsai Basics 
