Learn simple steps to start bonsai in India with hardy species, basic tools, soil, watering, and beginner-friendly styling for a small indoor or outdoor garden.

Bonsai is an art form that stems from ancient Asian culture, originating in China and developed by the Japanese. In the 13th century, the Japanese collected and potted wild trees that had been dwarfed ...

“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the ...

As gardeners, so often our dream is to grow bigger plants faster. How many times have we stood over balky transplants and threatened, “Just grow, dammit!” The ancient art of bonsai is all about growth ...

Ginseng ficus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and is a member of the Moraceae or mulberry family. It grows best in acidic to neutral soil with higher humidity and full sun from a nearby ...

I have always been intrigued by bonsai plants. They are so beautiful and yet so small, like having a part of a forest in a little space. After my visit to the Tropical Bonsai Show at Phipps ...