Avocados are easy to grow from seed and are a lot fun. They are worth having in your collection, but they are not ideal for bonsai, but are easy enough to care for. You can find out more about their suitability as bonsai in – Can You Bonsai An Avocado? I own an avocado tree […]
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I am often asked questions about the care and maintenance of bonsai, usually questions like “Can you care for pines the same as a maple bonsai?” or “Do you treat Japanese black pines the same as white pines?” or similar to this. The simple answer is Yes… but No …and I will go through some
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Wondering what size your bonsai should be is a very common question for beginners. You can often be sat with a tree in front of you, holding your pruners and wondering where you should be pruning so that the tree is the right height or size. The truth is your bonsai tree can be any
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The debate about putting moss on bonsai has been ongoing for years. The simple answer is that you should be putting moss on your bonsai. It’s as simple as that. The benefits simply outweigh any reason not to, but lets go through all the benefits and any negatives. Benefits Of Having Moss On Bonsai I
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The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)is a small deciduous tree that is extremely tough and fast growing. It is very popular as a bonsai and is probably one of the most commonly owned bonsai trees. It’s excellent for bonsai and is also an excellent choice for beginners since it is very forgiving and very easy to
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Back in 2019 I had to move house and my indoor trees really suffered in the new location. I just wasn’t able to get as much sunlight through the window as before. The trees where succulents and tropical’s, so I couldn’t just put them outside in the sun. This set me off on a journey
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Grow lights are a strange topic in bonsai. Some people swear by them and other people see them as the enemy, others do not even know they are an option. In this article I will be looking at grow lights and how they might help you and your bonsai. What Is A Grow Light?
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When you are starting bonsai the various skills and different types of work you need to do can seem complicated and overwhelming. I see many beginners making the same mistakes over and over again, which results in their trees not progressing as well as they would like. I will be going through some of the
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Keeping a bonsai inside is a controversial topic. Trees should really be kept outside. However, depending on the species and your climate, you may need to keep them inside. If you do keep a tree inside you will need to be able to control the amount of light and temperature throughout the year to suit
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Bonsai trees can often get yellow leaves which can be quiet worrying. There are all sorts of reasons why this happens, sometimes it’s normal and sometimes might be a sign that something has gone wrong. I cannot say exactly what has caused your leaves to turn yellow, but hopefully you can use the information in
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