Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...
Mix together one part bonsai soil, one part peat moss ... You will know your dirt soil mix is to the right consistency when you press it in to your hand and it stays together in a tight shape.
The ancient art of bonsai may look deceptively simple, but its practice requires care, contemplation, and consistency over long periods of time—especially if you’re growing an entire miniature ...