BonsaiTrader Blog
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Getting Your Bonsai’s Lighting Right
Here’s something that catches new bonsai owners off guard: Your tiny tree needs just as much light as its full-sized...
Sep 4, 2025
Complete Beginners Guide to Caring for Bonsai Trees
Growing a bonsai isn’t just about keeping a plant alive. It’s about creating a living piece of art that reflects...
Sep 4, 2025
Protecting Your Bonsai from Pests and Diseases
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve spotted something concerning on your bonsai tree. Maybe there are tiny bugs crawling...
Sep 1, 2025
Where to Buy Bonsai Trees: Online vs. Local Shopping
I’ve been working with bonsai for several years now, and I’ve bought trees from local nurseries, weekend workshops, and yes,...
Aug 29, 2025
How to Safely Ship a Bonsai Tree
Can a bonsai tree be shipped safely? After speaking with many nursery owners who collectively ship thousands of trees each...
Aug 29, 2025
Choosing (and Buying) Your First Bonsai Tree
I bought one of my first bonsai trees during the early days of the pandemic — a jade from a...
Aug 29, 2025
Bonsai Pricing Guide: What to Expect (and Why Costs Vary)
You’re standing at a bonsai show, looking at two seemingly similar juniper trees. One has a $150 price tag, the...
Aug 24, 2025
Essential Bonsai Tools for Beginners and How to Use Them
Those new to the art of bonsai will need to buy some basic tools. If you find yourself staring at...
Aug 24, 2025
Pruning Your Bonsai Tree: An Introduction to the P.R.U.N.E. Framework
Three years ago I grabbed a shiny pair of concave cutters and sheared a young juniper into what looked like...
Jul 29, 2025
Bonsai Display Stands & Tables Guide
I still remember the moment I placed my prized juniper bonsai tree on a wobbly side table. The tree itself...
Jul 28, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Bonsai Soil Mixes
Bonsai soil isn’t just dirt. It’s a precision blend that keeps roots oxygenated, drains fast, and still holds enough moisture...
Jul 24, 2025
How to Clean and Maintain Bonsai Tools
Last season I watched a $90 pair of carbon steel shears turn orange practically overnight. A single evening of sticky...
Jul 24, 2025
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