The Slanting Style in Bonsai
Trees that are exposed to the wind will often develop a slanted trunk as a result. In the art of bonsai, there is a style that seeks to emulate this slanting of the tree, and it is simply called –…
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The Formal and Informal Upright Styles in Bonsai
When you are just getting started on bonsai growing, you may be bewildered at the number of artistic styles that the artists have developed over the many years, but it is quite simple if you group them into major styles.…
Basic Styles in Bonsai
Bonsai is mainly an art form from Asia, and the people who grow them are called – artists. Although you don’t need to learn styling and wiring, it is precisely this activity that provides all the fun in growing bonsai.…
Grow your first bonsai from seed
Most beginners to bonsai growing will purchase a tree that is already established, from the nursery. From there, they might learn how to prune, and how to wire the tree, to create a certain look. If you are one of…
Growing Indoor Bonsai
Bonsai is an ancient East Asian art form, but has now grown to encompass a worldwide following. This is a true gardening art form, because in order to make bonsai growing work, you need gardening and artistic creativity, plus patience,…