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Wiring a bonsai is often seen as a daunting task and part of this is because you may be unsure about what size wire you should be using. Choosing the right size wire isn’t too difficult and I will go through some ways you can learn how to do this. The good thing is that […]

Watering is hugely important in bonsai and if you get this wrong your tree will suffer and possibly die. We also use very small pots and loose soil, which means we need to water frequently and this can make it a pretty intense commitment, some people need to water multiple times a day and this

Watering is a really important part of bonsai and while I have covered a lot of information on this already, I still get asked a lot of questions around this topic. You should read – How To Water A Bonsai – which will cover the basics and should really help you get started with things.

Water is extremely important for the health and survival of your bonsai so it should be no surprise that a lack of water is extremely bad for your tree. Although, sometimes this can happen …we are all guilty of accidentally under watering a tree at some point in our lives, but what should we do

I get asked a lot of questions about air layers, and I will go though some of the most common ones below. If you haven’t already, you should read – What Is Air Layering For Bonsai? and also – How To Air Layer For Bonsai These two articles pretty much cover everything you need to

Air layering is a pretty simple technique that will allow you to multiply how many trees you have and it can be a great way to start some new bonsais, but a lot of people struggle to see success when they try it. While it is a simple technique, there are plenty of different factors

Air layering is a great technique and can really help us with our bonsai development, but for some reason people seem to think it is the solution to every problem. It can certainly do a lot, but unfortunately it cannot help to revive a dying tree. If your tree is unwell you need to work

Air layering is a technique you will hear being mentioned all the time in bonsai, but it is actually very different to a lot of the other techniques we use, so I thought I would go through how exactly it is different. If you are not sure exactly what air layering is, you should read

When it comes to reducing the size of a bonsai, air layering is probably not the first technique that will spring to your mind, but it can be used in a way to make this happen. It really depends on what you are trying to achieve and at times air layering can play a role

Putting moss on your bonsai looks great and it can actually help your tree stay healthy, but I often get asked a lot of questions about moss, which I will go through here. If you have any other questions that I haven’t covered below, just let me know. What Type Of Moss Is Best For