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How to Care for Fruit Trees : Fig Tree Care & Pruning

Posted by admin on Aug 29, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Learn how to raise and care for a fig tree, including pruning and harvesting, in this free online gardening instructional video on fruit tree cultivation and care. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”

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Planting Bare-Root Trees

Posted by admin on Aug 24, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Late November and December are the best months for planting bare-root trees into the garden. These are trees that are field grown and lifted in the autumn when the leaves fall off; which this year is a little later than normal. The reason its good to plant now is because the soil is moist, but still reasonably warm which means that a newly planted tree will start to make root growth as soon as it is planted.

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Theresa’s Trees

Posted by admin on Aug 13, 2010 in Uncategorized

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You May Want to Consider Artificial Bonsai Trees

Posted by admin on Jul 17, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Maybe you would like your garden to show the beauty of Bonsai trees but are not sure if if you are ready to care for the genuine plant. You may want to consider laying out a design that incorporates artificial Bonsai trees. The main positive feature of this option is the fact that it frees you from the extremely time consuming requirement of constant attention and maintenance that will be required to maintain the real thing.


Artificial Bonsai trees can still provide the uniqueness and aesthetic appeal of the real thing. By utilizing artificial Bonsai trees you will not have to worry about planting seeds, pruning, watering, and all of the other care processes that you would normally expect with living plants. Surprisingly, there is a large market and worldwide resources to satisfy that need.


Where to Look


If you decide to investigate the potential of this technique, then one of many places you will surely want to get dependable information is the Bonsai Boy Company. They are an established and popular company that offers one of the largest selections in the world for all forms of Bonsai trees, both real and artificial.


They offer Bonsai specials, Bonsai pots, Juniper Bonsai trees, Bonsai soils, Bonsai books and videos, flowering and fruiting trees, outdoor evergreen trees, outdoor deciduous trees, one of a kind trees, corporate gifts, figurines, humidity trays, desktop grow lights, natural stone landscapes, fertilizers and chemicals, tools and wire, and much more.


Another great resource that offers artificial Bonsai trees is Bonsai Gardener. This company offers a wide variety of Bonsai trees for you to choose from. They offer some of the most affordable prices that you will find on the market today.


Whether you are looking for a genuine living Bonsai plant and are eager to invest the time and effort that will going to be required of you, or you are just looking to get the aesthetic appeal of the real Bonsais foregoing the hassle, there will be very realistic artificial alternatives for you to choose from as well.


Bonsais are considered by many one of the most unique and beautiful trees in the world. Not only that, but because of their miniature size they are very versatile in terms of physical location and space requirements. Their compact nature and adaptability to heavy pruning means you can fit them into nearly any landscape design.


They are not dangerous to children or pets, and add personal style and taste to any landscape design. Endless options are open to you when designing with Bonsai plants, and if you are looking for a unique and distinctive tree, you may decide that the artificial bonsai tree fills your need very nicely.

Tom Henricks is a retired utility worker and charter fisherman from The Canadian of Shore of Lake Erie.
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all about bonsia trees

Posted by admin on Jul 12, 2010 in Uncategorized

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www.BonsaiEbook.com Learn all about Bonsai Tree Care. Growing Bonsai Trees can be very rewarding!

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Beginner Bonsai Trees

Posted by admin on Jul 8, 2010 in Uncategorized

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This summer it is time to do a bit more with your time besides working and worrying about every little thing. Take the time to do hobbies that you love and decompress in your own way. One of the most loosening things that you have the power to do with your time is to grow a plant that you love.

This plant has the ability to be grown inside or out betting on what is easier for you. You can even discover something that can live in both spots to supply you with more mixture and the distance you need to work with. You will wish to make sure that you pick out your plant carefully and if you have not done anything similar to this before you will wish to buy something that is slightly easier to grow and will not die fast if you make a mistake.

If you are looking to grow a plant that is much more difficult and stunning to look at then you might want to consider a Bonsai tree. This are miniature sized trees that have become quite common throughout the years. Numerous times we see silk variants of them that are sold as ornaments – but the true trees are just as beautiful though they can be some of the hardest to grow.

If you think that this is still a job that you would like to take on then you have to choose a beginner Bonsai. You can utilize almost any type of tree and try to grow it in miniature form – but there are a few that can be simpler and more gorgeous then others. The beginner kinds include the Cherry Blossom, Juniper, Azalea, Japanese Maple, and Cotoneaster.

See your local plant nursery and ask them if they can supply you with one of these beginner Bonsai Trees. Make sure that you understand what climate they have to live in, what tools you need, and everything you need to to learn about growing and cutting one of them. Before you know it you can have something beautiful to show off and to look at.

Learn some useful Bonsai Tree Tips that will help you to grow your very first Beginner Bonsai.

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Care Of Bonsai Trees: Fungi – Three Things To Look Out For

Posted by admin on Jul 7, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Despite our best efforts with our care of bonsai trees, our trees can get diseases and we need to be able to identify them and know how to combat such fungal infections such as mildew, rusts and black spot.

Mildew is a white mould forming on the foliage. It extracts the sap from the tree. It then spores over winter and emerges with the buds and foliage in the spring.

Rusts are another fungal disease that causes raised brown and or orange areas on the underside of leaves. This is especially found in Beech or Birch species.

Black Spot is a cluster of black spots on the surface of the leaves which results in the foliage turning yellow and then dropping off. This type of fungi is commonly found on Chinese Elms.

You need to be aware with your care of bonsai trees, that there are three main ways to treat fungi so it is best to think about what you are trying to achieve and match that up with the appropriate type of fungicide before you treat your tree.

1. PROTECTANT is a fungicide that will shield healthy tissue from invasion.

2. ERADICANT will kill fungi that have already invaded the plant.

3. SYSTEMIC fungicide spreads within the plant and can protect areas that have not been directly affected by the fungi.

The following is a list of chemicals that appear to work best on fungal infections:

Mildew: Triadimefon

Rust: Chlorothalonil, Mancozeb, Propiconazole

Black Spot: as per the others above and Benomyl

When trying out fungal treatment, it is best that you do not treat the entire area until you gauge how that particular fungicide affects your tree. Just start by treating a small piece of the tree and see how it responds before going over the whole plant.

Fungus is spread via water and thrives in warm wet conditions. Before you water your tree, check to see if there is any fungus. If you see that there is, it is best that you do not spray too much water onto the foliage as the water helps the spores to travel. Also consider that during long periods of warm rainy weather it is best to shelter your tree from the rain for a while so to give it a spell from those warm, wet conditions.

As is always the case, prevention is better than the cure and this holds true with the care of bonsai trees. You can assist your tree to ward off infections by keeping your tree healthy and seeing that it is fed and watered adequately, given plenty of fresh air and sunshine, kept dust and debris free and not placed under any unnecessary stress.

In addition to all your regular care of bonsai trees, stay on the lookout for fungi and get rid of them quickly so that your tree will continue to thrive in good health.

If you would like to find out more on the best way to take care of bonsai trees bonsai trees care

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Bonsai Trees: Where Did They Come From?

Posted by admin on Jul 5, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Where it All Begins

Bonsai trees make great gifts, there’s no doubt about that. But where did these small trees come from? It’s tempting to think they come from Japan, and you’d be partially right, but it doesn’t begin there. Read on to discover a bit about the interesting history of these potted trees.

In ancient China between the period of 500 and 1,000 B.C., monks had the idea of taking trees into their temples to bring a sense of serenity and nature indoors. Thus began the art of “Pen T’sai,” which flourished among monks and high society. These traveling monks eventually brought the art of Pen T’sai and their religions eastward to Korea and Japan.

Eastward to Japan

Japan is better known for their skill in the art of bonsai, because they took it to a new aesthetic level and introduced it to Europe and the United States as well. Most bonsai plants since World War II come from Japan to the West.

The art continues to be practiced in Japan today, but it has become available more commonly to Westerners and other cultures. Some still believe that the art is mystical or magical, but it’s only esoteric because it isn’t well understood by many. The same gardening principles in horticulture apply to caring for bonsai.

Bonsai can be studied and designed to satisfy an aesthetic mind, or simply as gifts that bring a sense of peace or prosperity to any environment.

Bonsai trees come in many types, visit http://www.BonsaiTreeForSale.org to view more images of these fascinating plants.

The bonsai tree is very interesting to me for numerous reasons. It used to be regarded as having mystical or magical energy in ancient China, where the art originated and was known as “Pen T’sai.” When the art moved eastward to Korea and Japan it changed, and became known as bonsai (pronounced “bone-sigh”).

It’s an art form primarily focused on aesthetics, but can be used by masters as a form of personal or political expression. The limits are of the imagination. Americans can now easily attain bonsai trees online and practice the art or simply enjoy the serenity of nature indoors with these small potted trees.

Visit my site BonsaiPlant.net for more in-depth information on the art of bonsai.

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Tips for Growing Bonsai Trees

Posted by admin on Jul 4, 2010 in Uncategorized

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Growing and enjoying lush green trees are the luxuries that not many can afford these days as people are increasingly dwelling in apartments. Apartments also do not provide enough scope for people to indulge in their hobby gardening. However, there are many who have found an alternative — Bonsai. It’s the art of growing trees in containers that originated in China around 1,000 years ago, and later was developed by Japanese. In many houses today, around the world, one can find bonsai trees giving the soothing green touch to the living room setting. In addition to trees, plants and also shrubs can be developed into a bonsai.

Bonsai is often considered a piece of art, and to grow bonsai trees, one requires expertise and patience. The miniature form of the tree takes around five years to develop. It’s usually developed from a seed or cutting. A comprehensive research is required on how to develop a tree, the kind of soil one should use, watering process, environmental requirements, and other requirements. A number of books, written by experts, are available in the market on Bonsai techniques. Also, one can find comprehensive information online. It’s also a good idea to consult a Bonsai expert before buying the container to grow 6 inches to 3 ft tall tree.

One should consider the geographical location and accordingly select the tree species. The selection of the container is as important as selecting the plant that one wants to develop into bonsai tree.  The size and style of the tree depends on the container, and also it should be aesthetically appealing. The selected tree should be pruned to give it the desired shape, and the some of the branches should be wired. Before, transferring the tree to the bonsai pot, a lot of the roots should be cut. It’s important to understand the soil make-up before covering the root with it.

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Caring For Bonsai Trees – What’s There To Know About Root Pruning?

Posted by admin on Jul 2, 2010 in Uncategorized

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It is widely known that the secret of keeping your bonsai both healthy and miniature is to prune not only its branches but the trunk and roots as well. Pruning is a bit scary to newcomers to the hobby of caring for bonsai trees, as pruning roots damages a plant, restricting its ability to take up water and nutrients while pruning branches must be done carefully to ensure that you end up with your desired shape.

The time when your bonsai will need its roots trimmed is usually between one and five years after you bought it. This time frame is only a guide for caring for bonsai, as a number of factors effect the amount of time a tree takes to become rootbound in its pot; different species of tree have different levels of development and the variables such as the size of the pot, the development of the rootball and the age of the tree all have an influence on the growth of the roots.

When you take the tree out of the pot to inspect it each year, usually in the spring, you will be able to see if the roots need pruning. If you find that the roots form a circular ball around the edge of the pot, it’s time to trim or prune the roots. If the roots of the tree are still contained within the soil, the tree can be returned to the pot and pruning can be left for another year.

There is a tool specially designed to help you expose the roots. This is called a “root hook” but it doesn’t have to be this specific tool. You could try either chopsticks, screwdrivers, or a crochet needle as what you are trying to do is to gently work in between the roots to loosen the soil surrounding them.

While you have got the roots exposed, this is an good time to inspect the roots for early signs of decay and rot. It is vital when caring for bonsai trees, that we remove these dead roots as they will cause trouble in the future if we do not get rid of them.

You need to know how much root to cut off and how to select the right roots to be ‘cut back’ to a degree to keep them healthy and small enough for the pot.

Look for the long large roots that dominate the pot and trim them back. In particular, look at the downward growing roots. These need to be removed as they will eventually begin to ‘lift’ the tree out of the pot.

What we are trying to achieve here is to make way for the smaller feeder roots that will continue to sustain the growth of the tree while keeping the root system small enough to survive in the small pot.

You want the root system to spread laterally, from the trunk base or nebari rather than downwards, like anchors.

It is best to use a sharp knife or shears when cutting the roots and try to cut them with a downward slant. When you do this, there is less chance of water gathering in the exposed part of the newly cut root which in turn lessens the chance of infection setting in.

It is important when caring for bonsai trees that you do not remove more than 30% of the roots in any one year. This is important as you don’t want to reduce the root mass to the stage where it can’t support the tree so, generally aim to only remove about 1/3 of it.

Although there is a lot of information available on caring for bonsai trees, the pruning element still seemed to be rather daunting to me. It was difficult to have the confidence to do actually cut the roots for the first time.

I found that the best thing to do was to find a person experienced in caring for bonsai trees and watch them before I attempted to do it myself. Once I had seen it done, I had the knowledge on what to trim and what to leave and I could get on with the task of pruning my bonsai, confident that I was doing the right thing for my tree.

It is important to get the proper knowledge so that you don’t end up killing your tree. To find out more on caring for bonsai trees bonsai tree care

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