Bonsai is the minaturization of a plant and in Japanese gardens there are literally hundred of potential Bonsai plants. There are many many types of Bonsai Trees too- they can also be tricky to maintain too so be warned.

A few good examples of good Bonsai trees are a Jade bonsai, azalea bonsai and a Madagascar palm bonsai tree. They are pretty expensive to buy and time consuming to keep but they will outweigh those slight negatives with the finishes, manicured and cared for tree. You can even turn your expertise eventually into a business ….and a potentially profitable one too!

On the right hand side of this page is a great manual that will tell you verything that you need to know about the art of Bonsai. Don’t worry about jargon , because this manual is in plain English and very easy to follow.

I don’t mind telling you that I lost my first few bonsai trees, so learning the ropes is really essential to get great results and jaw dropping satisfaction.

As I mentioned earlier the bonsai plant family is numerous and great care must be taken when nuturing the plants. Watering, soil dampness, root rot and light are crucial. Bonsai trees must be rotated into and out of direct sunlight.

Bonsai is a great rewarding hobby and my Japanese garden manual has pruning guides, and extensive information on bonsai and there importance to Japanese gardens.