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Let us first understand what a Bonsai tree is. A Bonsai tree is a way of bringing natural trees and plants into your home or drawing rooms which otherwise would not have been possible due
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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
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A bonsai is not a genetically dwarfed plant. It is any tree or shrub species actively growing but kept small by crown and root pruning. Theoretically, any species could be used, though ones with attributes such as small leaves and twigs will generally make better bonsai, helping to create the illusion of a larger tree in miniature. Properly maintained bonsai can have lifespans that might be able to reach that of their full-sized counterparts. However, bonsai require a great deal of care, and improperly maintained bonsai trees may not survive.
Shaping and dwarfing are accomplished through a few basic but exacting techniques. The small size of the tree and the dwarfing of foliage are maintained through a consistent regimen of pruning of both the leaves and the roots. Various methods must be employed, as each species of tree exhibits different budding behavior. Additionally, some pruning must be done seasonally, as most trees require a dormancy period and do not grow roots or leaves at that time; improper pruning can weaken or kill the tree.
Most species suitable for bonsai can be shaped by wiring. Copper or aluminium wire is wrapped around branches and trunks, holding the branch in place or shape until it eventually lignifies and maintains the desired shape (at which point the wire should be removed). Some species do not lignify strongly, or are already too stiff/brittle to be shaped and are not conducive to wiring, in which case shaping must be accomplished primarily through pruning.
The art of growing bonsais is an ancient oriental tradition, in
which bonsai means "tray gardening". There are traces of bonsais
(miniature trees or bushes) in Egypt, Japan and China, and it
was considered that the miniature tree
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Tools play an important role in gardening. Whether you use hand tools or power tools, it doesn't matter. The dance you have between your fingers and hands directly influences your work in creating
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