A good craftsman uses the right tools. There are a lot of bonsai tools out there, but you only need a few to get started. I spent a lot of time initially looking for the right tools to take care of my first bonsai, I was too obsessed with how delicate Mr. Miyagi was with…
I remember when I got my first bonsai tree, a juniper tree to be precise, I didn’t know much about bonsai maintenance. A few years later, I know a bit more. Yes, it takes years to master the art of bonsai. Still, if you know the basics, you’ll be well on your way to unlocking…
Caring for a bonsai requires potting, repotting, and repotting… You might have some potting soil left over. Can you use it when repotting your bonsai? Good question! I don’t like to waste things either. Well, at the risk of disappointing you, you cannot use potting soil for bonsai. Let me explain you why. Regular potting…
I don’t advise to use garden soil for your bonsai. Growing a bonsai means controlling every aspect of its existence, starting from a sterile environment. Garden soil might contain bacteries or fungus. A bonsai artist uses a substrate, by definition poor in nutrients. Those have to be added through a proper fertilization process. But careful, fertilizing…
In the intricate world of bonsai, the artistry of shaping and styling miniature trees relies on meticulous attention to detail. One fundamental technique that plays a pivotal role in this process is the use of wires. Bonsai enthusiasts and cultivators must carefully choose between copper and aluminum wires to « wire » or « ligature » the bonsai trunk…
Watering a bonsaï tree might seem simple. In reality, it’s one of the most complex tasks to master when it comes to the art of bonsaï… Japanese masters dedicate many years to learn how to water their bonsaï trees properly. Obviously, a bonsaï tree, as any vegetable, needs water to survive. Water is essential as…