“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the ...

Maintaining the shape of shrubs and trees is a practice that has been associated with beauty and tranquility for centuries. Highly ornamental trees like the Japanese maple grow into stunning specimens ...

A bonsai looks like a small work of art: delicate, elegant, and seemingly ageless. But for those trying this unique plant form for the first time, the question may arise: Isn’t a bonsai extremely ...

Bonsai trees are beautiful and delicate and their care may seem tedious to many. However, with regular practice and attention, caring for a bonsai tree can become an enjoyable and rewarding experience ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

Bonsai tree owners know these plants are more than just an art form with roots tracing back thousands of years in China and ...