So I have this old apple tree in my backyard that was planted by the previous owner — I think it's a McIntosh variety. It's kinda special to me and I wanted to propagate it to grow a new tree for my sister. A couple of years back, I decided...

So I was rummaging around the forum and noticed that camellias are being discussed in the deciduous section. Am I the only one who thought camellias were evergreen? Maybe it's just me mixing things up. Anyway, on the topic of potting soil f...

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,...

Hey there, I've been nurturing a camelia bonsai for about two years now. It's a 'Kanjiro' variety, and I'm seeing something I didn't expect. It's May, so I was hoping to see it flower, but a lot of the buds are falling off before they get 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...