Clueless About Bonsai Gardening?

by: RickLasslett
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O.K. you worked out that Bonsai is concerned with miniature trees, even so you've got no idea about "Shakan - Chokkan - Moyogi"? Never fear, its not necessary to know the proper names of styles or tree types, for example Bonsai Juniper or Bonsai Japanese Maple. All you require to get under way is that you want to grow a bonsai plant as well as some basic knowledge.

To get under way in the engaging art of bonsai gardening, you will need some basic gardening skills, some elementary tools as well as supplies, a healthy dose of common sense and a touch of artistic flair.

If you have grown a few plants in containers already - and they have stayed alive, healthy as well as looking good, then you possess the necessary skills for bonsai gardening. Except for the practical methods for miniaturising the plant there really is not that much more to it!

Of course there have been volumes written about those techniques, so much so that you could fill a small library. But they are not ALL necessary to achieve an enviable result for your bonsai masterpiece.

When you begin, the first task is just to keep your bonsai plant alive and at the same time looking like a plant! In this you will more than likely have mixed success. Even so don't lose hope if you accidentally murder a plant or two. Its been done before and it will be done again. Thats just the way it is.

Over time and with trial and error you will get the hang of it. And along the way you will have great joy and satisfaction at being the co-creator of such an amazing and beautiful living thing. It really can at times make your heart sing!

Sure, there are some things you will have to learn. But don't try try to be an expert on everything all at once, just begin with the basics and go slowly. Start with a simple to grow plant for example bonsai juniper. Then study one or two things about bonsai handling (watering would be preferable first up) and put those one or two things into practice until you feel confident that you know what to do, and then carry on to the next one or two skills....and so on.

Eventually you will be the one others seek tips on growing bonsai plants.

About the Author

Rick Lasslett is a keen Bonsai gardener. Visit his online store for bonsai plants and all of your other bonsai needs. Bonsai is truly a great gift!  

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