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Growing Bonsai Trees Is A Science

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Many garden enthusiast are becoming more interested in growing bonsai trees, and for good reason. They are truly elegant and beautiful. However, growing bonsai trees successfully does require a solid knowledge base. These exquisite minitures are notorious for being difficult to cultivate.

Perhaps you’ve seen a bonsai form you’d like to replicate yourself. Before you go out and grab any old species, you need to realise that certain types of plants are capable of certain types of forms. When growing bonsai trees, you need to know which varieties are capable of producing the forms and shapes you want.

Another thing you will want to know is what the major bonsai styles are. You may have seen one that attracts you, but did you know there are 14 major styles in all? Each of them grows in their own unique form and shape and not all styles are able to take on all forms.

There is more to growing bonsai trees than just the tree itself. There are several rules to follow including the style of pot or tray the tree is grown in. Another important aspect is the kind of stone used in the tray and its placement. You will also notice that many bonsai trees have sand in the base. It’s not there at random.

Getting a bonsai to look like you want it to is not easy. It is not just a matter of pruning, but also the type. You need to know when to employ form pruning and maintainance pruning, when to pluck material and proper defoliation. You also need to be aware of Jin and Shari.

Growing bonsai trees successfully does take a lot of knowledge, skill and art. There are many websites, including this one, that offers tips for growing bonsai trees. There are also many books available.

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Growing Bonsai Trees Can Be Difficult but Rewarding

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Bonsai trees are miniature trees that have an exquisite look to them. Unfortunately, they are extremely difficult to take care of because they are picky about the environment. If you are a garden lover and haven’t tried bonsai trees yet, now is the time to give them a try.

Bonsai trees are not genetic miniature versions of their larger counterparts. Rather, they are small versions of the full-size species that have be trained and pruned to grow on a small scale. One of the most beautiful things about bonsais is that they actually look like a full-sized tree.

Bonsai trees are particularly suited to gardeners who have only a small area to work with, such as in a high-rise urban setting. These trees can be grown inside with little problem if you know what you are doing.

The aspect of bonsai trees that is appealing to gardeners is the ability to shape and control its growth. Most plants are just left to themselves to grow as they will. Of course, most plants require basic pruning, but this is merely to stop them from getting too big. The gardener, however, can actually control the shape and growth of the bonsai. This is what makes it fun to work with.

There are several resources that describe in great detail how to grow bonsai trees, such as this one. You can also check at your local bookstore.