I'm trying to figure out if Kanuma soil is the best choice for my azalea bonsai. It's been hotter than usual this June, and I'm worried about moisture retention.

About a week ago, I noticed that some leaves on my Chinese elm bonsai started to turn yellow and panic set in. It felt like a flashing sign saying, “Help me!” at first. I quickly checked the soil moisture and realized I'd been overwatering...

I found a small ficus at my local nursery and I'm wondering if it's a good choice for bonsai. I heard ficus is pretty hardy and can handle beginner mistakes. Anyone have experience with ficus bonsai? It's leafing out well now that it's spri...

I was thrilled to see little green mandarins starting to form on my Calamondin bonsai, but now they keep falling off and I don't know if it's too much water or something else entirely.

When I first started with bonsai, I thought a regular pair of scissors would suffice. Well, let's just say it didn't take long to realize the importance of proper tools. One of the first brands I tried was Masakuni. Their tools are on the p...

Tried air layering my apricot tree for the first time with sphagnum moss and plastic wrap, and I'm not sure if it's working since it's been a month and I don't see any roots yet.

I know, it sounds strange talking about Chinese Elm leaves yellowing in spring, but hear me out. I bought a Chinese Elm bonsai last spring, and it was doing well until I noticed the leaves yellowing all of a sudden this spring. Initially, I...

My chinese elm is shedding quite a few leaves, and I thought they only did that in winter. I keep it indoors near a window for sunlight, but maybe the change in temperature is affecting it — any advice?

Bought a new bag of bonsai soil and noticed it says "akadama" on it. I mixed it with pumice and lava rock but my juniper's looking sad.

I've got this trident maple, Acer buergerianum, that I've been working on for about two years now. It's my pride and joy, but I'm having some trouble with leaf reduction this spring. I thought defoliating would help it along, but I guess I...