“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the ...

It is possible to grow a bonsai from fruit pits. Photo: Chen Ximeng/GT Next time you cut up a lemon, why not do what 23-year-old Zhang Yangyang did and use the lemon pits to grow a lemon bonsai tree.

Japan’s history with Bonsai trees goes back a thousand years, when they were first introduced there from China. The miniature trees, available in many forms, connect their owners to nature. But if you ...

Native to South Africa, dwarf jade plants, also known as Portulacaria afra, have become a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts in recent years, not least because the species is said to bring luck and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Walk the path at the Crespi Bonsai Museum in Milan, and you’ll ...

We recently covered a hot new trend taking the world of zen interior decorating by storm: Floating bonsai trees. But how do floating bonsai trees work, exactly? I ask because every home decor DIY ...

The practice of bonsai originated in China but has become an art form in Japan over the last thousand years or more. Bonsai is the practice of growing a potted tree in miniature form. Initially, it ...

Bonsai are a beautiful and soothing way to connect with the traditional Japanese culture. Taking a moment out of your busy day to gaze upon one of the miniature trees, you’ll soon find yourself ...