The art of bonsai dates ,back to the 13th century when the Japanese potted and meticulously groomed miniature versions of wild trees. This practice is still popular today, with amateurs and ...

“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the ...

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

It is possible to grow a bonsai from fruit pits. Photo: Chen Ximeng/GT Next time you cut up a lemon, why not do what 23-year-old Zhang Yangyang did and use the lemon pits to grow a lemon bonsai tree.

Japanese candy purveyor HEART has created Okashi de Tsukuru Bonsai, translated to “Making a Bonsai Out of Candy” in English, for gardeners with a sweet tooth. The playful DIY kit allows you to simply ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Walk the path at the Crespi Bonsai Museum in Milan, and you’ll ...

We recently covered a hot new trend taking the world of zen interior decorating by storm: Floating bonsai trees. But how do floating bonsai trees work, exactly? I ask because every home decor DIY ...

Native to South Africa, dwarf jade plants, also known as Portulacaria afra, have become a popular choice for bonsai ...

Bonsai tree plants can be fascinating because you are basically looking at a whole tree in a miniature version. Bonsai focuses on growing a single tree in a way that mingles horticulture, art and ...

Bonsai are a beautiful and soothing way to connect with the traditional Japanese culture. Taking a moment out of your busy day to gaze upon one of the miniature trees, you’ll soon find yourself ...