A bonsai looks like a small work of art: delicate, elegant, and seemingly ageless. But for those trying this unique plant form for the first time, the question may arise: Isn’t a bonsai extremely ...

Bonsai tree owners know these plants are more than just an art form with roots tracing back thousands of years in China and ...

When you hear the phrase “Bonsai tree” you probably think of those tiny, ornate trees that people often keep as a sort of desk ornament. But in fact, Bonsai is not a type of tree at all—the word ...

2. To check growth where space is limited. This is most likely the No. 1 reason you prune. We prune plants to keep them in proper perspective to their location. Remember, picking the right plant for ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Growing bonsai is complicated. It can take six years or more to create a ...

Q: I received an indoor bonsai plant as a holiday gift. I don’t know what kind of plant it is, but it looks like a miniature tree. I’m anything but a green thumb. How can I keep this gorgeous plant ...

A reader recently asked me to write about bonsai tree requirements, but more specifically, how to keep bonsai trees alive during the seasons. Let’s begin with a brief history of Bonsai, which in ...