The challenge is to create a finished tree starting from scratch. In this series we look at creating bonsai from cuttings, grafting and other methods using interesting and unusual species. With the help of illustrations...
Roots are happy in pots with an air pruning function. Jens Lindworsky invented the Tie-Pot with knobs for attaching guy wires and with air root pruning, which prevents the formation of unfavourable circular growing roots....
Winding wire around a branch is easy; effective wiring is more difficult. Wiring skills by Taiga Urushibata Wiring is an indispensable skill in bonsai; it is something that needs to be used at many stages...
How to bend thick branches Sometimes wire is simply not enough to bend the branch in the desired position. Here we sum up the proper techniques to make things bend smoothly. Lower a branch by...
