For soil, the finger test is simple: insert your finger about an inch deep. If it feels dry, water your bonsai sparingly. Alternatively, invest in a moisture meter for a more accurate reading.

Bonsai trees require frequent watering, pruning, and care to thrive. Bonsai trees are sensitive to environmental changes and ...

(Jessica Damiano via AP) The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water, allowing more space for roots to spread.

While they do require slightly more maintenance than a juniper, with regular watering and consistent trimming throughout the year, learning how to grow Japanese maple bonsai trees isn't too ...

The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water, allowing more space for roots to spread. That would be ...

Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...

The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water, allowing more space for roots to spread. That would be ...