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 ...

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 ...

Bonsai depicts in the minds of most horticulturists exceedingly small trees of considerable age created through a strange secret process. Bonsai is not a strange process but a form of art using ...

In a time when attention spans are shorter than this sentence, think about bonsai. They’re special enough to be passed down from generation to generation. “In five years, that’s going to be a really ...

Bonsai is a Japanese tradition that involves the long-term nurturing of tiny trees in containers. This art form maintains and surrounds the focus of bonsai cultivation and maintenance. Similar customs ...

Bonsai is an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. “The unique aspect is that bonsai is alive and constantly changing, not like a sculpture or painting, which remains static,” says ...

Join me in this detailed bonsai refinement session as I work on two native tree species — Ostrya carpinifolia (European ...

There’s something about growing bonsai trees that makes big problems seem smaller. “That tree to me is not just a lone tree; it’s connected to all the other trees in the world,” said Wayne Atkinson, a ...

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 art of ...

Which bonsai tree starter kit is best? Bonsai trees imbue any shelf, desk or table with a timeless, mysterious beauty that brings a touch of elegance to your living space. With their twisting trunks ...

Norm Geisinger is 82 years old, and he owns an 85-year-old bonsai tree that’s less than two feet tall. He’s owned the Lace-bark Chinese elm for 25 years. He’s the third owner. Geisinger, a former ...