The term bonsai literally means “a plant in a tray”. The generally accepted meaning however is a “tree in a pot”. To “bonsai” a plant is to keep the plant from growing in its natural form, therefor controlling its growth to suit the owner.
Almost any type of plant can be made into a bonsai.… Read More
Gardens come in different varieties like the plants you find in them. There are several tips that can be useful for most gardeners. Mulching protects your garden topsoil from being blown away. It also provides nutrients as it decomposes and improves the appearance of your garden. It has other benefits and is one of the most recommended tips by gardeners and farmers alike.… Read More
Japanese gardening is a cultural form of gardening that is meant to produce a scene that mimics nature as much as possible by using trees, shrubs, rocks, sand, artificial hills, ponds, and flowing water as art-forms. The Zen and Shinto traditions are both a large part of Japanese gardening and, because of this; the gardens have a contemplative and reflective state of mind.… Read More
Years ago, in the far east (where the Art of Bonsai was born), ancient philosophies required a budding Bonsai Master to seek out their own bonsai in nature (also known as a “quest of self”).
These days, it’s much easier for the beginning (and yes, even the experienced) bonsai enthusiast to acquire their starter bonsai stock from an established grower or importer of established bonsai trees.… Read More
The Chinese art of penjing is very similar to and is the precursor of the Japanese art of bonsai. Like Japanese bonsai, these plants seem to exhibit more than just a physical beauty.
As the Chinese art is intended for outdoor display, the plants tend to be somewhat larger than seen in Japanese bonsai.… Read More
