Training and topiary

Branch pruning

First things first, always use very sharp tools, ideally sterilised by immersing them in methylated spirits for a few minutes.
If you do not have any proper bonsai tools, use sharp pruners make sure that the non-cutting blade is furthest furthest away from the trunk. It will heal more neatly if you create a slight [...]

Taking a cutting of a bonsai tree

Bonsai Pictures – Taking a cutting

This article will try to explain the creation of a Serissa Foetida by cutting. This article may in a general way explain the process of reproduction by cuttings.
In this article I will show you how to produce a bonsai from a cutting. In this case we will see the cutting [...]

Bonsai Pictures – Soil and Watering Bonsai trees

This article from Bonsai Pictures is all about how to water your Bonsai tree and what soil to use

The Substrate
The substrate used for growing bonsai is generally composed of:
25% sand
25% of small rocks
25% black earth
25% clay.
Personally, I buy my substrate for bonsai. If you want to make your own substrate, just look in the [...]

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