I dived into bonsai camellias last year, and let me tell you, it's been a ride. I got my hands on a Camellia japonica 'Kramer’s Supreme', which is known for its big, bold red flowers. I picked it because I'm a sucker for vibrant blooms, but...

I've been working with trident maples for a while now, and I want to share what I've found makes them thrive, especially this time of year. In May, as spring is full swing, these guys start to show some real growth. It's key to keep an eye...

So I've had this trident maple (Acer buergerianum) for about five years now and, honestly, it's been a journey of learning. I wanted to share something that happened last spring because I believe it might be useful for anyone tackling sprin...

Last spring, I decided to repot my Satsuki Azalea bonsai and went with kanuma soil. I'd heard people talk about how perfect it was for azaleas, given their preference for more acidic environments. Some say you can use akadama for everything...

I've been trying my hand at propagating trident maple cuttings, and let me just say it's been a bit of a roller coaster. Last spring, I decided to take some softwood cuttings from my Acer buergerianum (trident maple) because I wanted to inc...

I've been propagating fruit trees through air layering for a few years now, and honestly, timing is half the battle. My personal experience has taught me that the best time to start the air layering process is in the spring, once the sap st...

So my Chinese elm bonsai started dropping leaves just as we're getting into spring, which threw me for a loop. Last year, it was thriving around this time. It's a typical Ulmus parvifolia — nothing fancy, about ten years old, and in a pot t...

I've been dabbling in bonsai for a couple of years now, and it's been quite a ride. When I first started, I found myself a bit overwhelmed with information — like, there are so many places to get advice. But I think one of the better things...

So has anyone else here tried that soil mix from bonsaibroz? I've been at this bonsai thing for a couple of years, but I'm still trying to find a soil mix that works for me. Someone on a different forum was raving about bonsaibroz's blend,...

So, I've been struggling with my camellia bonsai for a while and I think I might have figured out what's been going wrong. I had it in akadama mixed with some pumice, which worked fine for my junipers, but apparently not so much for camelli...