My bonsai trees in early spring (1)

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This is my first video for bonsai I will show more videos as they progress.

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bonsai trees Nisei Festival 2009

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Nisei Festival Little Tokyo August 23,2009

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Bonsai Gardening – All you need to know about Bonsai Gardener

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► bit.ly Discover beginner to advanced bonsai techiques. Includes tree care guides, videos, article archive, and more. Here’s Just a Small Portion of What You’ll Discover in “Bonsai Gardening Secrets”: ✔Why Bonsai trees are formed and trained the way they are. (Hint: There’s a reason why different plants are used for different forms in Bonsai Gardening. Just knowing what type(s) of plants to use with which form really makes a huge difference!) ✔The fourteen major styles of Bonsai (with full-color photos)…and how you can create each one in your home. ✔What are the “rules” of true Bonsai Gardening. You’ll know the symbolism and effect of every plant, stone, and grain of sand in your Bonsai. ✔The insider secrets of Form Pruning, Maintenance Pruning, Plucking, Defoliation, “Jin and Shari” (which makes even a very young trees look like a classic “old” bonsai) and more! Plus you’ll quickly decide which is right for you. ✔The Top Bonsai Choices to get started today (and where to get them)! ✔How to choose your first tree. Dwarf Pomegranate or Ficus? Satsuki Azalea or Japanese Maple? Find out here! ✔How to create a Bonsai tree the right way (Hint: This is much easier than it seems…once you see how it works.) ✔How do you choose the right accents for your Bonsai? From dwarf grass and rush, to lichen and moss, you’ll discover the best accents for each and every one of your Bonsai! ✔Do you live or work in a hectic environment? Need a little sanctuary? Discover the types …

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Bonsai in the hail

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A freak hail storm north of New York City surprised me and rained down on my bonsai trees. No major damage, but still quite a surprise; especially for the tropical bonsai…

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What To Do With Your Bonsai Tree

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There are a lot of people who feel that they would like to add a part of the Japanese culture to the decor of their home and office. However, a lot of these people feel that they have no idea of what they should do with the bonsai tree. You will find that there are a lot of places that you can purchase a bonsai tree, but where can you put one?

You will want to think about what kind of feel that you would like to have from the bonsai tree. Do you just want the tree? Do you want to have a bonsai tree rock garden or sand garden? There is a lot of things that you can do to make the bonsai tree itself look good. You will also want to learn to take your time and learn how to incorporate the tree into your daily life. You will find that it is very important for you to learn the appropriate place to put the tree so that you can keep the tree and allow it to grow strongly.

When it comes to picking the appropriate place you will find that there are tons of places that you will want to display your bonsai tree. You will find that the most popular areas to have the bonsai tree is in the bathroom, kitchen, or sitting room. You will want to place it in the areas of the house that most people will gather to. You will also find that there are many places in your office, however, your desk or window seal make the perfect spot for you to find your bonsai tree. You will also find that there are a lot of people who will come in and out of your office or place that will comment on the tree too. You will find that there are a lot of places where you will be able to sit back and admire the tree.

You will also want to consider your tree itself. You should know that they are very important to the decor of your space; however, you will have to cut them. Keep in mind that the tree is really not a bonsai until you have cut it and shaped it into some type of design. You will find that there are a lot of people who will just use the cloud look, however, you can use a lot of other different designs.

You will find that the bonsai tree is very nice to have in your home and you’ll want to make sure that you put your bonsai tree in a place that you will be able to sit back and relax and admire the plant. There is a lot of feelings that you will get from sitting with a cup of tea admire your devoting and hard work, and you’ll find that the bonsai tree has all of those feelings and more to offer any room in your home or office.

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2 Best Places Where to Buy Bonsai Trees

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The internet is a good source of information where to purchase bonsai stock, but it’s not the best there is.

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How to Revive a Bonsai Tree

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Is your Bonsai tree starting to look a little bit tired? Perhaps you received your Bonsai as a gift or maybe you bought it from a garden centre? The point is, unless you correctly look after your miniature tree then things can go wrong, and all too quickly!

If your Bonsai tree is starting to look past it’s best there are certain things you can do to give it a new lease of life.

It’s a good idea to think about re-potting your Bonsai tree every couple of years or so, and early spring is an ideal time to do this. You will need some good quality potting compost with a mix of grit or sand to help drainage.

Also consider trimming the roots if your Bonsai tree looks really confined and compacted down there. The roots maybe getting too big for the pot, so a quick root haircut can often work wonders. You will obviously need to remove the old soil first to expose the roots. An ideal tool to help you do this is a humble ice-lolly stick.

Like any tree a Bonsai tree is most suited to its natural habitat, and therefore should be outdoors. If your Bonsai tree is located somewhere inside your house, try moving it outside for a while and see if it recovers.

Don’t be afraid to move your Bonsai tree outside during the winter months either. Most trees are dormant at this time and well adjusted to the cold. Just make sure that you pick a well sheltered spot, and ensure that the compost doesn’t freeze.

When it comes to watering your Bonsai tree you need to keep the soil moist all of the time. Never let your tree dry out and never let it get waterlogged. Trapped water will likely rot the root system and kill your Bonsai tree quicker than anything else. Therefore you need to make sure your Bonsai pot or container has enough holes to allow adequate drainage.

Bonsai trees need pruning, so if yours is getting too big, simply cutting the top off will stop it getting any taller. Just make sure you use a sharp pair of scissors or secateurs as you don’t want to cause any infection. Also, this will cause your Bonsai tree to grow new branches and therefore will appear wider and fuller. When pruning branches, always cut back to a bud, any new branch will then follow that route…

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Books on Bonsai Trees

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There are lots of books that are dedicated to the bonsai tree so that you can improve the current status of your bonsai tree or to do a simple research project on the bonsai tree that you would like to add to the decor of your home or the decor of the office. You will want to keep in mind that some of the books can be very expensive, however, you will be able to learn a lot about bonsai trees without having to spend a lot of money.

The first place that you will want to start any research project is at the library. You will want to go to the library and ask the librarian if this particular site has anything on bonsai trees. You will then be able to begin your research at a great starting place, however, you will want to keep in mind that there are tons of books on the market and they aren’t all in the library. You will also want to keep in mind the Internet is a great place for you to find some of the helpful books that you would not find in the library.

The Internet has a lot of sites where you will be able to get a lot of cheap books to learn more about bonsai trees. You will be able to use the books to help your bonsai trees flourish. You will also find that there are plenty of different types of books that you will be able to use. Keep in mind a bonsai tree is not a bonsai tree until you cut it and shape it. You will need to find out what type of design you would like to have for your bonsai tree.

When you go online you are able to also download books and read them online. You will find that there are plenty of designs that you will want to have for your bonsai tree. You will find that the design or shape of your bonsai tree is what matters the most. You will want to keep in mind that there area lot of things you will also want to add to the tree. You may want to plant the tree not in just a decorative bowl or pot, but you may want to make a mini sand or rock garden for the tree to stay in. You will find that there are plenty of things that you will want to try out for your bonsai, but keep in mind that the shape and cut of your tree is what matters the most to the bonsai.

When you use the power of knowledge that you will find in a book, you will be able to keep yourself constantly wanting to add to the garden and you may want to think about the things that you can do to enhance the beauty of your garden.

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Apple Bonsai Tree – A Cool Tree To Have

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It’s hard to understand and appreciate the beauty of an apple bonsai tree unless you see it. It is so cute as well as beautiful to see those tiny apples hanging off its miniature branches. The apple bonsai tree it so beautiful, that those who grow it, try to keep it away from the eyes of other people, lest their curiosity and admiration will harm it. Some of these owners jealously guard their prize tree from people, while some of the other owners proudly display these trees in their homes for all to see. One thing for sure, the apple bonsai tree definitely makes for one great conversation piece.

How to Properly Grow an Apple Bonsai Tree

To grow a bonsai tree properly, utmost care and precision are required. The bonsai is an art originated by the Chinese but perfected and marketed to the world by the Japanese. While the Chinese are considered exceptional in wisdom and ingenuity, it is the Japanese who have the extreme patience and care, as well as the ability to perfect a task. As a result of this, the art of bonsai it is more attached to the Japanese culture than that of the Chinese culture. Growing a bonsai tree does require a lot of patience, but the rewards are well worth it.

The art of growing an apple bonsai tree is not much different than growing a bonsai tree in general. However, because we now live in an instant gratification society, Western man in his zeal to make things easy on all aspects possible has now brought out the “hybrid” apple bonsai tree. These trees can almost grow all by themselves with the least effort and care. The only thing you have to keep an eye on is to check its growth effectively and to twist its trunk, so that it looks like a miniature version of a tree that grew out in the wild.

The apple bonsai tree is a very sturdy tree that does not require much attention during the winter months. However, since it is kept in shallow pots, there is a real danger of having its roots frosted over. So great care is required to make sure that this doesn’t happen. During the cold winter months it is a good idea to have the trees placed in a warm and protected area.

When the tree is in its growing stage, it will need to be pruned continuously and also changed from one place to a bigger placed as the tree fills its plate. When it finally reaches its desired size, the roots will have to be trimmed on a regular basis, which will ensure that its height gets stunted.

The beauty of the apple bonsai tree is that once the growth is stunted, all the other parts will get stunted too. As a result, the apple bonsai tree will have miniature leaves, miniature flowers and miniature fruits too. It is very cool to watch the miracle of nature unfold right before your very eyes.

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Shohin Bonsai Demonstration by Graham Potter

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Graham Potter shows the initial styling of a yamadori Japanese larch Shohin Bonsai Tree.

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