Bonsai | Basics: A Step-by-step Guide To Growing,...

Not all trees are created equal for beginners. You need to decide if your tree will live or outdoors .

Most bonsai need a lot of light. If indoors, a south-facing window is best. Bonsai Basics: A Step-By-Step Guide To Growing,...

Bonsai artists use copper or aluminum wire to "train" branches into specific shapes. Wrap the wire at a 45-degree angle around the branch. Gently bend the branch into the desired position. Not all trees are created equal for beginners

Check the wire every few weeks. If the branch grows too much, the wire will "bite" into the bark and leave permanent scars. Step 5: Potting and Soil If indoors, a south-facing window is best

A tree already grown specifically for bonsai, ready for styling. Step 3: Pruning and Shaping (The Art) This is where the "miniature" look comes from.

Because bonsai soil has few nutrients, you must use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season (spring through fall). Final Thought

Cut thick branches that grow straight up, or any "clutter" that obscures the trunk line. You want to create a clear silhouette.