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Dwarf jade bonsai trees are notably low-maintenance, thriving indoors with minimal care or attention. This hardy species also ...

Dating back thousands of years in China and Japan, the ancient art of bonsai has long captivated gardeners. Indeed, growing ...

The tree lives in multiple feet of soil and is supported to prevent damage to the home. The level below had high ceilings, which allowed the architects to drop the floor and establish space for the ...

Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St. The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursday ... selection of containers and soil mixes, and the role of rooting compounds. $55 includes all materials ...

John Nielsen, a certified arborist, will present “Bonsai Tree Cultivation” when the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Redlands Church of the ...

The root grows best in well-drained and loose soil because ... violet mix is formulated to improve drainage, add aeration, and retain moisture. This type of potting mix is useful for other houseplants ...

Combine the soil mixture of 70% potting mix or peat moss and 30% bonsai soil to create the ball ... or sat on a piece of driftwood or tree slice. They can also be hung with decorative string ...

We also found larger options for those unafraid to go all out, including a big statement ficus tree and a distinctive five-foot olive tree with adjustable branches. If you already have something ...