Bonsai Maintenance...
Once you have trained, or started to train a bonsai into a chosen style,
it is vital to keep the plant growing well. To do this, you need a
knowledge of basic horticultural skills, such as where to place the tree,
and how to water and feed it correctly. You also
need to know how to prune the branches, roots, and repot the bonsai periodically.
Routine branch pruning is necessary to maintain the shape of the bonsai.
Finally, wiring the tree in place and making sure that the wire
doesn't bite into the flesh of the tree is also something very
important to know about. This maintenance section has been designed to cover these aspects involved
in keeping a bonsai
Where should I position my outdoor bonsai?
Can I display my outdoor bonsai inside the house? How?
How often should I water my bonsai?
What and when do I feed my bonsai?
What are the best types of plants to use for bonsai?
When, how and why should I repot my bonsai?
What sort of soil should I use for bonsai?
What part does pruning play in bonsai? When should I prune, and to what extent?
What techniques can I use to wire my bonsai? Is it really necessary?
What books do you recommend for beginners?
Information on bonsai display benches
Information on bonsai underplantings and
accent plants
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