Bonsai trees need a very specific type of soil to thrive. North American bonsai expert Mr. David Easterbrook gives us a DIY ...

Watering is also a crucial part of caring for bonsai. It is essential to check the soil moisture regularly. Stick your ...

“Bonsai is a set of practices used to shape a tree artistically,” explains Eric Schrader, who teaches bonsai basics at the Bonsai Society of San Francisco.

Younger Japanese maple bonsai trees can benefit from annual repotting, helping to encourage the plant to grow with more space and refreshed soil. As your bonsai tree ages, repotting can be reduced.

Bonsai trees look fully grown, despite being in miniature, disciplined to that shape by a caretaker. There are bonsai clubs in Birmingham, Mobile and Huntsville. Bonsai is not a type of tree.