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Bonsai

Bonsai is the art of cultivating miniature trees. The pine, a tree that naturally grows many meters tall, is the most typical plant used for bonsai, but many other tree species can be used.

To achieve miniaturization, the tree is frequently transferred into new pots, and on that occasion its roots are cut a little bit. Bonsai skills include the knowledge of when and how much to cut the roots, how much fertilizer and water is ideal, and which branches should be pruned to give the plant an aesthetic look.

English Links
The Bonsai Site
Very informative web site about Bonsai.
bonsaiTALK
Another good bonsai website.
Online Store:
Bonsai Boy of NY
Online store for bonsai trees and supplies.

Product Links
The Art of Bonsai: Creation, Care and Enjoyment
The Art of Bonsai: Creation, Care and Enjoyment
Book by Yuji Yoshimura
The Complete Book of Bonsai
Book by Harry Tomlinson

Bonsai Boy

Asian-inspired
living room furniture
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