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    Basic Tools of the Trade - #2

    #2: Cutters Another useful tool for cutting or trimming bonsais, the cutter is designed specifically for trimming small and large branches and trunks. Just like shears, this tool is made availabl...

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    Basic Tools of the Trade - #5

    #5: Saws Unlike the typical wood saw you often notice in a carpenter’s table, the bonsai saws are smaller by nature. They just come similar to that of a knife, but they are deemed highly im...

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    Bonsai History

    The history of bonsai is long and storied. Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai. Pun-sai was the practice of growing single specimen trees...

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    Bonsai Styles - Formal Upright

    It is important for you to remember, as a beginner, that no single bonsai style is the “right” style. Bonsai is meant to be a representation of a tree in nature. Crafting a bonsai master...

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    Bonsai Techniques - #3

    #3: Pruning Another necessary technique to practice, pruning is simply the act of cutting back the branches and trunks that grow in excess lengths and widths. This is the third most important asp...

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    Bonsai Techniques - #5

    #5: Wiring Wondering how an old looking tree kept small and lively in a pot? Seen those bonsais that bend and curve from left to right with symmetrical and proportionate branches? So how do the ...

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    Creating Your Bonsai - Juniper

    Scientifically known as Juniperus, junipers is a non-flowering, hardy and evergreen specie of conifers that are easy to plant and grow. This tree is deemed throughout Japan and the world as one of th...

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    Creating Your Bonsai - Dwarf Pomegranate

    Named scientifically as the Punica Granatum var. Nana, the dwarf pomegranate is but another popular specie of bonsai admired particularly for its flowering and fruiting properties. It is named as ...

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    Creating Your Bonsai - Intro

    The Most Popular Species to Grow To many people, a garden filled with little growing trees grown in clay pots is one of the most exciting and interesting sights to behold. Many are even drawn to...

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    Formal Upright (Chokkan)

    The formal upright style is by far the most basic in the bonsai forms. Being the most basic, it is expected for this style to be done easily and quickly. This is true specifically for the reason tha...

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    Informal Upright (Moyogi)

    Another easiest style to incorporate, the informal upright or Moyogi in Japanese is known specifically for its trunk that grows upward but bends to the right and left, forming an “S”. Yes...

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    Landscaping with Dogs

    If your landscaping is riddled with some filthy dog spots or urine, you’ll probably cringe at the mere sight or succumb right away to a dead faint. However, there’s no particular reason wh...

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    Miscellaneous Tools

    So you’ve learned the top five basic tools that bonsai masters carry. Now, take some time learning some of the miscellaneous tools that will further help make your bonsai growing project succes...

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    Outdoor Canopy - Making Your Own

    An outdoor canopy is a great way of providing shade and shelter for those unforgettable parties like weddings, garden celebrations, art shows, and festivals. They can also provide a simple shady retr...

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    Pop Up Canopies

    If you and your family are into having outdoor fun like picnics, backyard roasts, beach outings, and many more, then you'll need a canopy that easily sets up and is very portable for those short weeke...

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