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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...

Jul 24, 2025

Choosing the Perfect Bonsai Pot

Pot choice can make or break a bonsai tree. The right container keeps roots healthy, balances water and temperature swings,...

Jul 24, 2025

Checking Bonsai Health Before You Buy

Healthy bonsai trees share clear, observable traits: vigorous buds, deep green foliage, firm trunks, pest-free leaves, airy substrate, and a...

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. ...

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...

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...

Jul 24, 2025

Bonsai Wiring: How to Safely Shape Your Tree

In 2023, I was lucky enough to participate in an Ashe juniper workshop at Timeless Trees Bonsai led by Todd...

Jul 24, 2025

Different Bonsai Styles and How to Choose the Right One for You

What Is a Bonsai Style and Why Does It Matter? When people first start learning bonsai, they often focus on...

Jul 16, 2025

Watering Your Bonsai: A Complete Guide

The first bonsai I ever killed was a thirsty little juniper. I’d flown out for a three‑day conference, assuming my...

Jul 16, 2025

Indoor vs. Outdoor Bonsai: How to Pick the Perfect Home for Your Tree

Over the years, I’ve grown trees in two steamy, hurricane‑prone U.S. hubs: Houston and Central Florida. Tropical bonsai like ficus...

Jul 15, 2025