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Bonsai care guides for every species and skill level: watering, soil, light, fertilizing, and seasonal care from Kenji Nakamura.
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Read the field note : What direction should a bonsai tree face for the best growth?Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I start training…
Read the field note : when should i start training my bonsai treeI learned in Osaka that the best time of year to take a cutting is usually late spring into early summer, when the plant is actively growing but…
Read the field note : What’s the best time of year to take a cutting?Are there specific temperature thresholds I need to be aware of to prevent cold damage to my bonsai? I tell students this early: yes, there are temperature thresholds…
Read the field note : Are there specific temperature thresholds I need to be aware of to prevent cold damage to my bonsai?This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. When people ask me, what measures…
Read the field note : What measures should I take to protect my bonsai during the colder months?Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I watch for…
Read the field note : What signs should I look for to indicate my bonsai is struggling with the winter conditions?I tell students this early: you can safely remove a surprising amount from a healthy bonsai, but only if you understand what you are removing, when you are…
Read the field note : How much of a bonsai tree can you safely remove?I see this mistake in beginners because bonsai invites action before it teaches patience. If you keep bonsai long enough, you stop asking for a fixed schedule and…
Read the field note : how many times do you need to water a bonsai treeI may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases linked here, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and supplies I would actually use on…
Read the field note : How often should I water a Chinese Elm bonsai?As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If I mention a tool or growing supply below, it is because I believe it is useful, not because…
Read the field note : Can Chinese Elm bonsai be kept indoors?
