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How To Bonsai – Sound Advice for the Bonsai Beginner

February 11, 2010 By: Andrew Kelly Category: Advice General, Gardens - Japanese

Ever consider the art of bonsai. Bonsai are not the trees themselves but refer specifically to the process by which to grow and care for the trees. Bonsai is an ancient art, first believed practiced by the Chinese, who shaped their trees into animal forms and then later modified and some say improved by the Japanese.

Bonsai trees are beautiful when grow properly and can make anyone’s garden the envy of friends and neighbors. You will gain many skills when taking up Bonsai. You will learn new plant knowledge, pruning skills as well as feeding and caring skills Bonsai definitely had its rewards but if you are considering this or have already purchased your first tree then you should pay close attention to the advice given in this article. In it will be some advice for the Bonsai Beginner. (more…)