By Shiromi Arserio
Originally from Japan, Bonsai trees can be any type of miniature tree grown in a container either indoors or outdoors. Although it can take a long time to grow a bonsai tree from seed, it can be a very rewarding process. You are able to nurture the bonsai tree from the very beginning as well as design the tree to grow the way you want it to grow. Carefully select your bonsai seeds. It is best to ...
By Jessica Pestka
The ancient art of Japanese bonsai is easier to bring into your home than you might think. Bonsai trees are simply miniature versions of regular trees grown in a pot. Like full-size trees, bonsai require regular watering, fertilization and pruning. Bonsai, however, also require that you maintain the root system in a way that fosters controlled top growth. This means that bonsai must be repotted...
By Lisa Salmons
Planting apple trees can be a fun and rewarding project for the entire family. With a little preparation and careful tree selection you can have a bumper crop of apples in just a few seasons. With the abundance of hybrids we have available today there is something that can be grown in almost any area of the United States. Knowledgeable nursery workers can help you choose which varieties are most...
By Jaceson Maughan
In Japanese, "bonsai" means " potted plant," and this art of container-grown trees is centuries old, yet thoroughly enjoyed by modern enthusiasts all over the world. Bonsai trees are first grown in wooden growing boxes to allow them to get strong and healthy before being moved to a pot. Bonsai trees that grow quickly may need to be re-potted every two years or so, while older...
By Brooke Smith
Cherries come in two varieties: sweet and sour. Sour cherries are good for pies, preserves and jellies. Sweet cherries, like Bing, can be eaten right off the tree and are a popular ingredient in ice cream. Give the cherry trees lots of sun and water and they will thrive. Fruiting spurs are long lived and do not need to be renewed by pruning. You need only prune the tree for structure and shape....
By Amy Madtson
A Bonsai plant is a dwarfed plant or tree that is kept in a shallow dish or pot. The art of shaping Bonsai trees was developed over a 100 years ago by the Japanese. To keep the plant dwarfed, the plant's roots are pruned early on when it is forming and continued pruning is required to help keep the shape. Caring for a Bonsai tree is relatively easy and these plants add a beautiful touch to...
By Amy Madtson
The magnolia tree is native to the Southern United States and is the state tree and flower of Mississippi. Adorned with fragrant white, pink, purple or yellow flowers it blooms in the spring and early summer. Depending how it is pruned and cared for it can become quite a large tree. They can also be trained on a trellis as a climbing shrub to help contain them in a smaller location for a...
By Brooke Smith
Citrus trees, including oranges and lemons among others, are an attractive addition to any landscape and can be grown in a variety of climates and conditions. Home growing can also reduce your grocery bill as you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Citrus trees can require a large amount of care. Fortunately, pruning is not one of the more demanding tasks of growing citrus. Put on an old long...