What Bonsai Supplies Will I Need? Growing Bonsai is a rewarding hobby that is accessible to all. You hardly need any room at all and you’ve probably got most of the tools already lying around the house and garden.
The only ‘specialist’ equipment you may need to go and by will be a pair of chopsticks (yes, you read that right), a Bonsai pot and of course the tree or plant that you intend to turn into your Bonsai masterpiece.… Read More
What Part Does Pruning play in Bonsai? Pruning is necessary to maintain (or refine growth to obtain) the right shape of a bonsai and encourage new growth. Some plants naturally respond well to pruning, regardless of how intense, whilst other plants can find it hard to recover, especially when pruned at the wrong time of the year.… Read More
Selecting The Right Bonsai Pots Is Very Important As with all types of plant pots, Bonsai pots are available in a huge array of sizes, shapes and colours – but making sure you select the correct pot for your Bonsai tree can make the difference between a good-looking Bonsai and an incredible looking Bonsai.… Read More
If you want green interior plants on your desk that require minimum care then the lucky bamboo can be just what you are looking for. Despite the name, Lucky Bamboos are not bamboos at all – they just look like ones from a species called Dracaena Sanderiana.
They need minimal care – all you need to do is regular cleaning, change the water from their recipient weekly and lots of light but not direct sunlight.… Read More
Maintaining a Compost Heap Many people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isn’t just a waste of good compost; it’s a waste of everything that goes into the process of transporting it (the garbage man’s time, the money you pay for the removal, etc).… Read More
