History of Bonsai While the art of Bonsai has long been associated with Japan, it actually originated first in China, and then spread eastward to Korea and then Japan. The art of Bonsai was spread by Buddhist monks who wished to bring the “outdoors” inside their temples. From ancient paintings and manuscripts, we know that […]
Bonsai Trees for Beginners
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3 Easy Tips for Successful Container Gardening
Here are several tips for creating a wonderful hanging basket or container this summer. The first is to use an artificial soil composed mostly of peat moss. Good soils such as Fafard or Pro-Mix use perlite, peat, and other ingredients to produce a soil that will not compact over the summer. Real garden soil compacts […]
Bonsai FAQ
Practiced for centuries in China and Japan, Bonsai is the reproduction of natural tree forms in miniature. A Bonsai is a living miniature tree in an attractive pot which increase in beauty and value as they mature over the years. Bonsai simply translates as “tree in a pot”. How hard is it to grow & maintain a Bonsai […]
Introduction to the Art of Bonsai
The definition of the term “Bonsai” is a plant, usually a tree or shrub, that is grown in a container and made to look like a mature tree through the use of various training techniques. The plant usually does not exceed 1 meter in height. The art of Bonsai as we know it traces back […]
5 Quick Gardening Tips to Save You Money
It’s easy to spend a fortune every year creating a beautiful yard. These five tips can help save you money in both this, and future gardening seasons. 1. Plan your vegetable garden according to what your neighbors are planting so you can share your vegetables when they’re ready for eating. Often I’ve had too many […]