4 Top Tips For Stunning Bonsai

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Story By: Niall Mehaffey

Many people think that growing bonsai is very hard but in actual fact, it is only hard if you do not have the correct knowledge and guidance, when you have those things, it is easy.

Here are five tips to help you grow better looking bonsai:

1) Choose the right pot. The pot you put your bonsai tree into is important as it needs to support the tree and also it can make a difference to how it looks. Take into consideration the size and shape of your tree when choosing a pot for it.

2) Remember that different seasons have different affects. Different times of the year will play a role in how your bonsai trees develop and grow, make sure you know what conditions require additional care.

3) Know in advance what outcome you would like for your trees.

Bonsai can be shaped and manipulated in order to appear differently and take on different shapes, you should know what way you would like your trees to look before growing them too large.

4) The display is everything. When you take the time and effort to grow a bonsai tree, you get a nice sense of satisfaction, however, that can be ruined be not giving your tree perfect placement in order to let it's beauty shine through.

There you are, four top tips to help you grow stunning bonsai trees.

Growing bonsai is not as hard as you may think, if you have the right information, you can grow them juts as easily as anyone else.

Start growing your own bonsai today!

How can you get started today?

Easy, research and find out exactly how to grow the bonsai tree of your dreams, get the materials you need to do it and start growing, once you get into it, you will find that it becomes very enjoyable and when you have your first plant, you will get a great feel of satisfaction.

About The Author
Niall Mehaffey is a bonsai enthusiast and runs a website that will show you exactly how you can grow stunningly beautiful bonsai trees, just like the experts do, check it out at http://www.BonsaiTreeCareInfo.com.

Grow A Bonsai Tree

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Story by : Gary Chase

To grow a Bonsai tree is the ultimate expression of ones self, and especially the idea of power over nature. While I don't exactly like the idea of having power over nature, I think to grow a Bonsai tree is a masterful art, and thankfully can be enjoyed by all. They are fabulous little creations, and while starting off a thousand years ago in China, since having spread to Japan and eventually to the rest of the world, Bonsai trees are truly enjoyed by all.

And if you do grow a Bonsai tree, you will certainly have no end of 'wows' from your visitors! This article will give you some top tips to growing Bonsai trees.

First of all, you will need to do a little research. It's best to go and visit a Bonsai exhibition or nursery, as the 2D images online can sometimes not give you the best understanding of how the trees actually look and get put together. When I say research, I don't mean mind numbing, crushing and boring research, I simply mean choosing what you want to grow. Take a look out at nature. I'm assuming out your window there are some trees? If there aren't look later.

Look at the way the trees bend and twist, how the different species do different things. There are an infinite number of 'stylings' a tree can have, and this is the same for your new Bonsai. For example, you might want to have a tall and upright tree, like a pine. Or a twisty and knotted tree, like a Willow. Whatever, the choice is yours. A good tree to start with is the Japanese Red Willow. This is a popular tree around the world, and in the world of Bonsai, because of its ability to really be whatever you want it to be. For example, you can make a tall and upright out of it.

Or, you could make it nice and twisty. Whatever. The leaves are mostly a dark red colour, and become a lighter red in spring time.

To grow a Bonsai tree you have two choices, you can either start from a seed, or buy one already grown. A small one, that is, not, not a big one. I prefer to start from a pre grown tree, as it is easier. Simply head down to your nursery, and buy a tree. Re-pot it into a smaller pot, as this forces the roots to remain small.

Trim off the shoots and small branches which you don't need. The best time to do this is in the spring. Don't cut off all the branches though, because you still want the tree to have some character remaining.

Now it's just a case of waiting. Make sure your new Bonsai has plenty of light, because to grow Bonsai tree is to grow a real living tree. Keep it watered, but don't put it into a saucer, as this will rot the roots.

However you plan to grow your Bonsai tree, you should be able to go on instinct. There are some guides out there as well which are quite cheap, and can make the process much easier.

My name is Gary Chase, and for those interested, I have written a guide up on Bonsai Trees which you can read up about on growing your own. Also are some reviews on the best guide to grow Bonsai tree. I look forward to helping you with this beautiful art.

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