Getting Started with Bonsai
Browse our collection of Getting Started with Bonsai articles.
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...
Chad Reeves
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...
Chad Reeves
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...
Chad Reeves
Sep 1, 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...
Chad Reeves
Jul 29, 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...
Chad Reeves
Jul 24, 2025
How and When to Repot Your Bonsai
Picture a sweltering July afternoon in Central Florida. A friend of mine who was new to the craft couldn’t wait...
Chad Reeves
Jul 24, 2025
How to Choose Pre-Bonsai vs. Mature Bonsai
Pre-bonsai trees offer bargain prices and a blank artistic canvas, but you’ll invest years of shaping before they look showcase-ready. ...
Chad Reeves
Jul 24, 2025
Preparing to Attend Your First Bonsai Workshop
Ready to rock your very first bonsai tree workshop? We’ve compiled a complete playbook that is equal parts experience and...
Chad Reeves
Jul 24, 2025
Fertilizing Bonsai: A Complete Guide
Container-grown bonsai trees can’t forage for nutrients like full-sized trees, so a precise fertilizing plan can mean the difference between...
Chad Reeves
Jul 24, 2025
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