When shaping a blueberry bush for bonsai, select one strong stem to become the “trunk.” Shape smaller stems around the leading stem to shape your tree. Never remove all of the new growth.

He alternates the pattern on each wire in order to mimic the look real bonsai have. After curling each wire in, the foliage of the tree begins to come together. Next, Andy works on the roots.

Bonsai gardens offer peace and creativity. You can grow tiny trees in pots, shaping them like forests. Native Indian trees ...

Creating a bonsai tree isn’t a quick process — it requires significant time and effort to shape and care for the tree, including watering and pruning it. You also have to check the training ...

As a rule of thumb, most bonsai trees should be fertilized throughout their growth season (early spring to mid-fall). But, fertilizing needs can vary based on the type of tree you are working with.

Harold Sasaki wants to dispel some myths about bonsai: that they’re hard to grow, for example. “Most often, a bonsai dies because of lack of light,” he says. “So maybe you just put it in the wrong ...

“Bonsai is really about patience,” she explains. “It's not just about growing a plant, it's about shaping it like a piece of art.” Miriam started with the ficus family.