making sure you don’t cover the flared root collar at the base of the tree. “You can use any high-quality potting soil—that’s what I use—but they do sell specific bonsai soils at bonsai ...

Bonsai artists create areas on the tree that resemble deadwood ... that flare out from the base, making smaller trees visually similar to larger ones. While bonsai is a historic Japanese art ...

“It’s not just about styling the trees and making them look cool. It’s about keeping your tree alive and healthy and caring for it,” said Nancy Hoffman, board secretary of the Bonsai ...

“Very often I see people making friends at the class with the ... a lot because that’s where he proudly displays his new bonsai tree, which he has managed to keep healthy thanks to what ...

making a new tree species we don't normally work with, so people get to hone their skills. What is the fascination with bonsai trees that would prompt a society in their name? The bonsai tree ...

Guy Joseph Guidry fondly remembers the moment he first encountered a bonsai tree, three decades ago. Guidry spotted a cluster of the miniature trees in his neighbor's backyard in New Orleans.

“The larger and older the tree, the greater its value, not just in money. but in soul,” explained the 36-year-old, who has several national and international accolades to his name for his ...