A Group of Bonsai Care, Tips and Tricks
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- Basic Care of Juniper Bonsai
Growing bonsai trees is an ancient art that is becoming increasingly more popular. Research shows that plants benefit our mood and attitude. Introducing bonsai plants into your life will bring these benefits along with reduce stress levels and enhance the ascetics of your home environment. Because juniper bonsai trees are easy to grow, they make great plants for beginners. Anyone can grow a bonsai tree if they properly care for it. The following information will help make your bonsai experience a positive one.
Basic Care of Juniper Bonsai
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - Bonsai Care
The term bonsai literally means 'a plant in a tray', however, the generally accepted meaning is a tree in a pot. To "bonsai" a plant is to keep the plant from growing in its natural form, therefore controlling its growth to suit the owner.
Bonsai Care
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - Asian Bonsai
The Chinese art of penjing is very similar to and is the precursor of the Japanese art of bonsai. Like Japanese bonsai, these plants seem to exhibit more than just a physical beauty. As the Chinese art is intended for outdoor display, the plants tend to be somewhat larger than seen in Japanese bonsai. The Chinese influence on the early bonsai masters is apparent since the Japanese still use the same characters to represent bonsai as the Chinese. Later, the Japanese, who used it to create beautiful gardens, adopted the bonsai technique.
Asian Bonsai
Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - Bonsai Gardens to Visit
US Bonsai Gardens to Visit
Visiting a Japanese garden is a serene experience. It beckons its visitors to leave the world behind and enjoy the beauty and splendor of nature. Bonsai are included in most Japanese gardens and enhance their uniqueness and beauty. In a Japanese garden you are encouraged to observe, listen and reflect. Visiting just one of these gardens is a treat for all of the senses.
The United States National Bonsai and Penjing Museum in Washington DC has one of the largest collections of bonsai and penjing trees in North America. The garden began when Japan donated 53 bonsai trees to the people of the United States to commemorate the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976. It now contains over 150 plants donated by American and Japanese bonsai masters and penjing from China. The exhibit also includes viewing stones and ikebana which is Japanese flower arranging. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day of the year except Christmas.
US Bonsai Gardens to Visit
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - The Art of Japanese Bonsai
The Japanese refined and developed Bonsai techniques and evolved the art form it is today. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature. The major aspects of Japanese bonsai, so far as they affect the non expert American, have not changed.
Japanese Bonsai
Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - Understanding Outdoor Bonsai
Outdoor Bonsai can be grown in a small area of your garden, and some of the most healthy Bonsai in the world are outdoor Bonsai. However, it is important that you should try to buy outdoor Bonsai from a shop close to home, thus ensuring that your specimen can cope with the conditions you are going to force it to endure. If you live in a baking hot state in America and are considering buying over the Internet, you shouldn't be buying a Bonsai from a cold climatic country, as there is a good chance it will not thrive in your area.
Understanding Outdoor Bonsai
Tue, 30 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - A Detailed Explanation of Bonsai Soil
Should I use a special Bonsai soil or just normal soil?
The increased popularity of growing Bonsai trees and plants has brought with it many more specialist shops; the Internet being virtually awash with Bonsai supplies. As a beginner, it is usual for people to go out and buy everything they think they could possibly want to ever grow a Bonsai. However, there is a good chance you may not need it.
Detailed Explanation of Bonsai Soil
Tue, 23 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - An Overview of Bonsai
Bonsai trees require a lot of care. The branches, leaves and roots need regular pruning to maintain the shape of the plant. Pinching is also required and even the use of small wires to keep the branches growing in a certain way.
An Overview of Bonsai Trees
Tue, 16 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - Tips for Designing Bonsai Trees
Bonsai are shaped by trimming the branches or by wiring them into new positions.
You are dealing with living things, and you must be respectful of that. You will kill trees.
Tips for Designing Bonsai Trees
Tue, 9 May 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - How to Be a Bonsai Master
We all know about the basic Bonsai gardening, but that's just the beginning. To really own a masterpiece Bonsai, one must require good styling skills. Styling in Bonsai trees can be broadly categorized according to the number of trunks they the tree has. This can be divided to single trunk and multiple trunks.
Styling Bonsai Trees
Tue, 2 May 2006 11:21:59 -0400 - How to Care for Bonsai Trees
The term bonsai literally means 'a plant in a tray', however, the generally accepted meaning is a tree in a pot. To "bonsai" a plant is to keep the plant from growing in its natural form, therefore controlling its growth to suit the owner. First you need to examine the plant to see whether it has bonsai potential. A Japanese Juniper is traditional tree commonly used for bonsai, and makes a great plant for the beginner.
How to Care for Bonsai Trees
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - Bonsai Care - The Hawaiian Umbrella Tree
Bonsai trees are dwarf trees that can be a fun and creative hobby. These miniature trees are grown in containers and training and nurturing them is an artistic endeavor that can be enjoyed by most anyone.
One favorite type of bonsai is the Hawaiian umbrella tree. This tree has thick leaves that form a lush canopy. In spring it blooms with red flowers in a wonderful show of color. This bonsai is very hardy and adaptable, and therefore quite easy to maintain.
Hawaiian Umbrella Tree
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - Bonsai trees Mastery - Different styles in Bonsai Gardening
We all know about the basic Bonsai gardening, but that's just the beginning. To really own a masterpiece Bonsai, one must require good styling skills. Styling in Bonsai trees can be broadly categorized according to the number of trunks they the tree has. This can be divided to single trunk and multiple trunks.
Types of Bonsai Trees
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - History of Bonsai Trees
Everybody has heard of the Bonsai tree but very few people know anything about the history of the miniature shrub or where the tradition came from.
Bonsai is a Japanese term which, in its native language, translates to mean "tray gardening". This term describes exactly what bonsai is as it is a tree which is grown in a small pot or tub enabling it to be kept indoors.
History of Bonsai Trees
Wed, 5 Apr 2006 09:00:00 -0400 - A Japanese Garden is Not Your Ordinary Garden
Japanese gardening is much different from the Western style garden. Most would say that a Japanese garden is far more soul soothing and inspires meditation. Japanese gardening is a cultural form of gardening that is meant to produce a scene that mimics nature as much as possible. Using trees, shrubs, rocks, sand, artificial hills, ponds, and flowing water the garden becomes an art form. The Zen and Shinto traditions are both a large part of Japanese gardening and, because of this; the gardens have a contemplative and reflective state of mind.
A Japanese Garden is Not Your Ordinary Garden
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:00:00 -0400
