Archive for the ‘bonsai’ Category

Colour in the Garden

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Colour affects our emotions, moods, physical, and spiritual well-being. It has a significant effect on everything we eat, drink, and touch and influences our physical environment including our home, office, and garden.

I mentioned earlier how a mini tree facinates me, as tree’s provide massive amounts of biodiversity. I actually once found two mini snails living in the soil around my bonsai tree! and there is always moss and certain fungi that grow around the bark (not because i overwater the plant!) I have re planted cuttings which sucesfully grow, now my pot looks beautiful with mini ‘poles’ growing around my tree(poles being the cut branches) Trees are great for rooms as they not only make the room more attractive but provide plenty of oxygen when photosynthesising. As Bonsai are so precious people use special soils information of which can be seen here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonsai.

Red creates vitality. It tends to command attention and will make areas seem smaller. It is a good colour for dining areas as it increases appetite. It creates a feeling of warmth, movement, and drama. For those who may find it too stimulating, use pink instead. Red plants to use in the shade include begonia, coleus, and impatiens. In sunny areas use salvia or verbenas. To augment your plantings use glazed pots, red sandstone gravel, red clay bricks or tiles will bring that vitality to your landscape.

The Fascinating World of the Japanese Bonsai Tree

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

By now, you’ve taught yourself the art of growing plants making use of Eastern-inspired gardening methods, however were you aware there are several Japanese bonsai trees that numerous horticulturists don’t raise in some parts of the globe? Although this manner of growing plants is now practiced by various pros and hobbyists in practically every country, genuine Japanese trees aren’t cultivated as much. Yet the method for raising these authentic plants could provide you insight on how to take care of your trees.

This gardening tradition actually originated in China, and was quickly taken up by the Japanese. Chinese people throughout the Han Dynasty utilized bonsai trees to produce miniature gardens for decorative and therapeutic aims, and the Japanese shortly utilized this art form to adorn their homes and grounds. Over time, raising trees such as maples and azalea became an indication of affluence, since it was an activity that just the well heeled could afford to take up. Later on, other Eastern nations including Vietnam and Korea embraced the practice as well.

How To Fertilize Bonsai Tree

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Bonsai trees, similar to every other living things, should have food for survival. Unlike the roots of ordinary trees that grow for further distances searching for nourishment, the roots of bonsai trees are constrained to grow within the container … hence theyll be capable of obtaining just whatever nourishment is obtainable in the soil inside the container. Therefore, the soil within the tray must be frequently replenished with the correct quantity of nutrients.

The procedure of furnishing nutrients to the soil in which plants grow is termed Fertilizing and it is a major fragment of bonsai tree care. The nutrients existing in the fertilizer will support the bonsai tree to make its own food by a process termed Photosynthesis. The amount … kind of manure to be given for bonsai tree care is hugely dependant on factors namely: – Variety of bonsai tree – How old is the bonsai tree – Moment of the year in which the bonsai is fertilized

Artificial Bonsai Trees: Enjoy the Elegance Without the Effort

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

People seem to enjoy faux indoor bonsai trees as much as the real ones. A number of folks like the idea of having a bonsai tree but are not interested in caring for it. This is a huge perk of fake bonsai trees – you get to have a say in the color and pose, without worrying about what the tree will end up looking like. This is why artificial bonsai trees are so great.

Many shops carry artificial trees today; you shouldn’t need to search high and low to find one that’s right for your space. A bonsai plant comes in a huge and gorgeous variety of species, sizes and colors. As the customer, you have a great deal of latitude in selecting the kind of tree you want along with the kind of growing environ. Another choice is to shop for artificial bonsai trees which feature flowers or fruit.

Metal is what most of the artificial bonsai trees are made of inside. To closely resemble the real tree’s feel, they are wrapped in preserved bark or clay. To make these small trees look more like the real thing, luna clay is one of the most realistic mediums utilized. This permits the owner to pick the pose of their artificial tree while still having a genuine feel to it.

Tips for Shaping Your Bonsai Tree to Perfection

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

What makes a bonsai tree distinct from ordinary houseplants is its shape. When you grow a bonsai, it’s not just another plant. Many people consider it to be an art, and spend much time sculpting their tree. Bonsai trees can be shaped into almost any form that you desire. Yet there are a few silhouettes that are more commonly found in bonsai shaping. Following are some of the favorite styles.

Literati: The most common shape of bonsai tree is the literati style, and this is what most people visualize when they think of a bonsai. The literati shape consists of a bare trunk and hardly any branches. The branches of this style are all positioned near the top. The lower part of the trunk, which is bare, is usually elegantly twisted.

Formal and Informal Upright: Upright styles, both formal and informal, are another familiar approach to bonsai shaping. Trees in these forms are guided into an erect, upright position with a tapered trunk. The informal style features the well-known curves and bends which distinguish it from the formal shape.