The Ficus Ginseng is a classic bonsai for beginners. Photo: Getty Images/Nico De Pasquale Photography A bonsai looks like a small work of art: delicate, elegant, and seemingly ageless. But for those ...

Editor's pick: Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa), also known as tiger ficus, is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright light and makes a forgiving bonsai choice for beginners. Petite and ...

When you hear the phrase “Bonsai tree” you probably think of those tiny, ornate trees that people often keep as a sort of desk ornament. But in fact, Bonsai is not a type of tree at all—the word ...

Bonsai, a horticultural art that hails from ancient China, endures as a popular hobby and art form. Bonsai refers to the craft of cultivating, shaping, and maintaining trees so they represent both ...

NEW YORK – Many people have a bonsai story: a first bonsai, a struggling bonsai. And many of these stories do not end happily, at least for the bonsai. But the very best bonsai stories are about ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Harold Sasaki wants to dispel some myths about bonsai: that they’re hard to grow, for example. “Most often, a ...

The immediate appeal of bonsai is that it is nature perfected in miniature. Each tree tells a story that seems as old as time – with its gnarled trunk, moss covered roots and mass of tiny leaves. In ...

Bonsai Styling Workshop: Create, Pot, Wire & Trim Your Own Bonsai! Have you ever wanted to try repotting or wiring a Bonsai but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you're excited to create your very ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by ...

Imagine taking a tree meant to grow many feet tall and miniaturising it to fit your balcony or interiors and still maintain its natural and mature look. This is the art of bonsai — a truly rewarding ...