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Outdoor bonsai trees should be taken of special care. It is important to choose the right place for them, regularly water and fertilize, and provide the right wintering conditions. Most of the outdoor bonsai trees require a sunny stand because only a few species can grow in partly shade. Sun access is essential for plants to grow properly therefore  pots should be  placed where they won't be shaded by tall trees. Plants should be set a little higher to be always visible. However they can't be exposed to strong winds and heavy rain. Before the storm, it is best to...

Cutting and wiring bonsai trees require appropriate knowledge and experience. Unfortunately, any mistakes  are very difficult to repair. Therefore, it is important to learn the basic principles of creating bonsai trees. All bonsai trees require regular trimming because they grow everlastingly. If we form bonsai from the beginning (ie from cutting), in the first years we remove most of the shoots  up to half instantly in order to shape  plant as we want. We also cut all thin twigs to display the trunk. In following years we fix the shape, cutting only shoots that do not fit our style. Of...

If you have the time and patience, growing bonsai from seed can be a very rewarding process. While most people prefer to begin with a mature tree, or at least a seedling, some bonsai experts enjoy being a part of the entire cycle - from a seed to the finished product. Read our latest Bonsai Seeds Guide for more!     Bonsai Seeds Guide  

Our Bonsai Trees Guide is there! Use it with the following plants: Carpinus betulus Salix  - all species Ficus - all species Crassula- all species Hedera - all species Pre bonsai trees - all species     Bonsai Trees Guide  

Bonsai Trees Bonsai tree can be created nearly from any plant. Most commonly species used to create bonsai are these ones which have relatively small leaves,  clear one or several trunks  and flexible shoots that are easy to form.Bonsai plants can be bought on eBay,  in garden center or in online store.We buy an unformed plant in  shop or dig some cuttings from our garden and we can start creating "bonsai step by step".  It takes at least a few years.  We will have to wait slightly 2-3 seasons for  first effects. I can recommend to buy small plant "in...