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All About Bonsai Soil
By Jim Ireland The Basics of Bonsai Soil For many bonsai enthusiasts, their first tree came from a big box store, mall, or roadside stand. Typically, these trees come planted in garden or potting soil, which is not a suitable substrate for vigorous bonsai growth. Let’s explore why bonsai trees need special soil considerations, and
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Spring Maintenance (repotting and fertilizing)
By Jim Ireland Here are some tips on bonsai soil for repotting: Using the right soil mixture for your bonsai trees is crucial. Soil is important to supply your trees with nutrients, but it also needs to drain properly, provide enough aeration, and retain water. A particle-based, well-structured, inorganic soil allows water to drain quickly
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Indoor Bonsai Trees
By Jim Ireland In terms of how to care for a bonsai tree, growing indoors is considerably different from outdoor cultivation. Outdoor bonsai tree types, including Japanese maples or juniper trees, have different needs in terms of the climate and US hardiness zones. For indoor growing, the climate is less important, as your home will
