Bonsai Articles

The best way to learn about Bonsai, without killing numerous plants in the process, is to read articles about growing and caring for them. These articles will give you a very good start.

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Bonsai For The Beginner 
Bonsai For The Beginner. Even the greatest Bonsai Master started at the beginning. We all do. There is just no way around it.

Wiring Your Bonsai 
Wiring Your Bonsai consists of carefully wrapping the branches  of your plant, and then gently bending them to the desired shape.

Choosing A Bonsai
With so many types of Bonsai plants to choose from, how can you tell which one is right for you? 

What Is Bonsai
What do you see when you look at a bonsai tree? Do you see the agricultural skill of the grower who grew the tree, or do you see the artistic flair of the same grower who patiently groomed and trained the bonsai? 

Styles of Bonsai
There are a number of bonsai styles. Each has numerous translations, based on the teachings of the bonsai school. 

Defoliation of a Bonsai
Defoliation serves a couple functions for your bonsai plant, and is a very good practice. 

Indoor Bonsai Plants 
How do you describe an indoor bonsai? Is it a bonsai tree grown in a greenhouse, or one that is grown inside your house, or an outdoor plant that was brought indoor every winter?