Bonsai trees are more like a piece of living art than a houseplant. Choosing the right tree or shrub to cultivate makes all the difference in looks and success.

Although any plant can become a bonsai specimen, which literally means “plant in a tray,” some are better-suited than others. To begin, decide whether the bonsai will be kept outside or inside. Most ...

We think of bonsai as a Japanese art form, especially when you always see them in the background of all those karate and kung-fu movies..... but this art form actually started more than 2000 years ago ...

If you’ve ever wanted to grow a bonsai, you only need to visit a nursery that specializes in these twisting miniature trees. Bonsai, which came to Japan from China in the 12th century, is the art of ...

“Beginner’s Guide to Bonsai” will be the featured program at the monthly meeting of the Trevose Horticultural Society on Tuesday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry ...

Dear Master Gardener: Is it difficult to create a bonsai or am I better off just buying one and trying to maintain it? ANSWER: The Japanese art of bonsai is a combination of horticulture, art, and ...

Bonsai Styling Workshop: Create, Pot, Wire & Trim Your Own Bonsai! Have you ever wanted to try repotting or wiring a Bonsai but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you're excited to create your very ...

There’s something about growing bonsai trees that makes big problems seem smaller. “That tree to me is not just a lone tree; it’s connected to all the other trees in the world,” said Wayne Atkinson, a ...

With most plants, individuals with dark-green foliage are considered healthier and more robust than pale-green specimens. In the case of orchids, however, deep-green color often indicates plants grown ...

• What: "Bonsai Basics for the Desert," a two-session class for beginners. • When: 2-5 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. April 15. • Where: Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway, Room H230. • Cost: ...