Bonsai Genie

How Do You Trim the Roots of a Bonsai Tree?

I’m starting to get more comfortable with pruning the branches of my bonsai trees to develop and maintain their shape. I’m not so sure about how to go about pruning the roots though, so I wanted to find out more about this.

What Is the Best Bonsai Style for Beginners?

I’m looking to go beyond caring for the bonsai trees I obtained ready-made, and I want to start cultivating my own bonsai trees from small plants.

What Diseases Can Affect Bonsai Trees?

I find myself worrying more and more about the health of my bonsai trees. I try to keep them healthy with the right soil mix, water and fertilizer, but sometimes they just become unhealthy, and I’m wondering if some of this is due to disease caused by infection of some sort.

Can Bonsai Trees Be Kept Indoors?

Since bonsai trees are small, and look beautiful, you might be tempted to keep your bonsai trees indoors just like any other houseplant. Also, bonsai trees are popular for their artistic value, and you can admire them as art just like any other objets d’art you might own in your home.

How to Get Started with Bonsai?

I got interested bonsai because one of my Dad’s main hobbies was growing bonsai trees. He had a long table in the garden for displaying his trees and to provide a workspace. When he passed away the trees were left behind and that was when I started to become interested.