What is a bonsai? The Japanese word “bonsai” is often translated as “plant in a pot.” It may be used as an identifying term for such a plant or it may refer to special techniques and aesthetic models ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature ... Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire that ...

A well-draining soil mix is critical for indoor success of bonsai olive trees. Mix organic matter such as peat moss with inorganic elements like perlite or sand to improve drainage while holding ...

The skills required to grow these trees plays ... or even killing a plant that has been growing for centuries. Chiako Yamamoto is a fourth-generation bonsai master based in central Japan.