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The word, Bonsai means “tree in a pot”, one that someone has taken time to style into a pleasing form through the artist’s eyes, a tree that gives its beholder a sense of age, a connection between heaven and earth, and a piece of themselves. To own a bonsai can be very enjoyable but to grow one successfully, you need to have a solid understanding of each step. Therefore, we have provided you with some helpful tips on growing a bonsai so you will have a thriving tree that will last a lifetime.

One of the important concepts of bonsai is the understanding that the tree must be pruned on a regular basis for it to retain its small stature and unique style. Without pruning, it will continue to grow until it no longer looks like a bonsai. Growing a bonsai tree can vary in height from very small to a few feet tall. In fact, there is no strict height limit but the idea is that the tree be cultivated in a pot and an image of an ancient tree in nature be created.

All Videos in this Series

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  What is the Role of a Bonsai Pot?
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  What is a Bonsai Tree and How is it Formed?
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  What Type of Soil is Necessary for Bonsai Trees
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  How to Care for your Bonsai Tree : Bonsai Maintenance
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  Tools Necessary for Bonsai Tree Care

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  History of Bonsai
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  Growing Bonsai Trees from Seed
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  Tips for Growing Healthy Bonsai Trees
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  How to Make your Own Bonsai : Bonsai Lessons for Beginners
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  How to Plant a Bonsai Tree

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  Avoiding Common Problems with Bonsai Trees
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  Repotting Bonsai Trees : Professional Bonsai Growing Tips
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  Various Types of Bonsai
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  How Often to Water your Bonsai Trees : Tips Watering Bonsai
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  Bonsai Garden Climate

(source: bonsaigardener.org, video from homegarden.expertvillage.com)

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