Taking Care of your Bonsai

April 25th, 2006

bonsaiBonsai is the art of developing trees that are of small-stature, within the home premises. The word Bonsai is mainly a Chinese label, which denotes a bush or a flower planted in a small tray. It plays an essential role by uniting value to the dining room. The next are the worthwhile tips that can keep the plant for a longer lifetime.

a) A Good amount of water ought be poured on the moment and the leaves that have changed yellowish have to be plucked without destroying the buds.

b) Take on the moisture volume in the mud by consistently soaking the pot into the water. Let the excess water get drained away later on.

c) Select a suitable place so that the bonsai is not impoverished of the sunrays. Additionally, confirm that it is not naked to the red-hot heat of the sun.

d) Add the important fertilizers like phostrogen tomato straight after watering them.

e) Look After the new shape by Taking away the section that grows so that it looks orderly.

f) Trim away a small portion from the root and fix the plant in a new pot. Thus, the plant will be healthier for a longer span.

g) When you sense a glossy touch at your fingertips, it should be understood that the leaves are victims of an infestation. So apply insecticides or a diluted solution for a maximum of three times.

Although this craft leads to curbing of nature, it is not a form of wastage. It is a way of bringing beauty indoors.

Bonsai Forums

February 25th, 2006

Nothing like mingling with other fellow bonsai enthusiasts, so I thought I would mention a forum that is a favourite of mine. Its based over at the bosaisite and there are tons of people there you can chat to.. Some of the bonsai forums available there cover

Help for Beginners
General Questions
Advanced Techniques in Bonsai
Clubs and Nurseries
Seeds and Cutting Exchange
Bonsai Bar
Bonsai News
Competitions
Advertise your bonsai site or product

and the list goes on.. I recommend you guys go check it out.