While the traditional elements of Japanese gardens—stone, water, gravel, pruned pines, and asymmetry—are rooted in ...

Despite how small they are, bonsai trees can be quite expensive, and there are many factors that play into the price, such as ...

There's potentially no better place to be in the entire Western Hemisphere for a bonsai lover than Brooklyn this summer.

Whether you're buying for an experienced LEGO builder or someone who's brand new to the hobby, the LEGO Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is a nice fit for all ability levels. It comes with six bags ...

This Japanese Red Maple is a more colorful spin on the classic bonsai tree and is comprised of nearly 500 pieces. There's no need to water this plant either, nor do you need to meticulously prune ...

This Japanese Red Maple is a more colorful spin on the classic bonsai tree and is comprised of nearly 500 pieces. There's no need to water this plant either, nor do you need to meticulously prune ...

We build set #10348, LEGO Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree, a gorgeous autumnal decorative piece that would look good on any desk or shelf that could use some color.

They transplant, trim, wire and prune the trees weekly. ... Kusamura Bonsai Club vice president Lynne O’Dell admires a Japanese maple bonsai tree at Filoli Historic House & Garden in Woodside.

Bonsai is a constant process of pruning and caring for a tree. “When you prune it, it causes new branches to grow,” Geisinger said. “Every couple of years, you take it out of the pot and ...

Japanese Maple (More delicate, but also cold tolerant) Understand the Soil Unlike traditional garden soil, bonsai soil is inorganic and coarse , allowing roots to breathe and water to drain quickly.

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.

If you do need to maintain your tree by taking off dead leaves and branches, try to shape it before it gets too cold, ideally in the fall. Pruning is essential for maintaining your bonsai's shape and ...