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Just as a sculptor uses clay to create art, I use bonsai wiring to shape my miniature trees. But I’ve learned that not all wires are created equal, and the techniques I use can make or break my bonsai masterpiece. Aluminum or copper? Thick or thin? The choices can seem endless, and even a little…
Did you know that I’ve found over 90% of problems with my bonsai tree were due to improper nutrition? Yes, it’s true, my bonsai needs a balanced diet just like I do. It’s not just about water and sunlight. There’s much more involved. I have to ensure it gets the right mix of essential elements…
The Slanting Bonsai Style, known as “Shakan” in Japanese, is a popular and visually striking form of bonsai that represents trees naturally inclined due to various environmental factors like wind or the weight of snow. Unlike trees that grow straight upwards, slanting bonsai mimic those that have adapted to their surroundings by growing at an…
The Formal Upright Bonsai Style, often referred to as Chokkan in Japanese, is one of the classic and most traditional bonsai styles. It is characterized by a symmetrical and upright tree form that closely mimics the way trees grow naturally in nature, with a straight, vertical trunk and branches that gradually decrease in size as…