1. Selection of the Apple Tree. Choose a variety of apple tree that is well-suited for bonsai. Dwarf varieties such as "M27" and "M9" are ideal as they are naturally small and compact.

Step-by-Step: How to Grow and Care for a Bonsai Tree. Choose the Right Tree. Start with a species that suits your climate in the house, or can survive our winters outside.

Growing a young bonsai into a form that resembles a mature tree requires regular pruning to encourage even growth and to remove dead limbs, foliage and errant branches. Take your time.

The Lego Botanical sets are some of its most popular. Two new sets are here to start the month of June, including a Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree.

The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, an ancient tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and has since become a symbol of peace.

Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the basic ...

The famous bonsai forest that lives in Washington, D.C. Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind. Photograph by Rebecca Hale ...

Vaughn Banting started the Greater New Orleans Bonsai Association in 1972. Today, members host lectures, demonstrations and garden shows in the New Orleans area.

Bonsai may seem complicated, but if you follow these steps, it's an easy and rewarding hobby that makes gardening possible no matter where you live! Alex Calamia Apr 23, 2025, 9:48 AM ...