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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...