The best bonsai tree for beginners is often considered to be the ficus as they are easy to care for. There are several types of ficus which are popular to grow as bonsai. Favorite varieties for ...

Bonsai trees are cool. But Nendo is cooler. Pair the Japan-based design studio with a future-centric baby tree, and you've got something. As phone carrier Softbank launched its own crowdfunding ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever wanted to grow a bonsai, you only need to visit a nursery that specializes in these twisting miniature trees. Bonsai, which came to Japan from China in the 12th century, is the ...

Your tree’s watering needs will depend on the species, climate, pot, and its overall health, but in general, you don’t want to let your bonsai tree’s soil dry out completely between waterings.

5 of the easiest bonsai trees for beginners . When considering how to care for a bonsai tree, it’s important to consider factors like your climate, US hardiness zone, and the specific ...

A bonsai tree, part of a collection at the National Arboretum, came to the garden's National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in 1976 as a gift of friendship from Japanese bonsai master Masaru Yamaki.

The Asian art of Bonsai offers an alternative to the scarcity of winter. Dwarf Yaupon Holly in the Chinese penjing style, which seeks to shape trees of unusual character to aesthetic principles ...

Iris Cohen of North Syracuse is growing a bonsai of a Nia tree and ivy. Gloria Wright / The Post-Standard If you want instant gardening gratification, get a Chia Pet. If you're interested in an ...