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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Bonsai Training Pots ~ Picking the Right Pot for your Bonsai

The cultivation of indoor bonsai is simply not for the impatient. These stunning little trees require several years to be designed and nurtured to full maturity. Throughout the whole process, they are going to spend quite a bit of time in Bonsai Training Pots. It is just an aspect of the development that can not be overlooked. In the initial stages, your trees will be in nursery containers. These are the containers bonsai trees typically are encountered in when you buy them or receive them as a present.

Quite often, the nursery containers are not really durable and are manufactured from plastic material. This is absolutely not the type of container anyone desires as the final home for his or her treasured indoor bonsai trees. Bonsai training pots must be tough considering that this is where the process starts of shaping these intriguing trees.

During the time of pruning and shaping, the containers are likely to be handled frequently, and as a result keeping the growing trees in flimsy pots is not really sensible. The two most popular materials for training pots tend to be tough plastic material or earthernware. It makes sense for beginner bonsai growers to work with good quality plastic material training pots that can easily stand up to some damage.

Bonsai growers who have been developing their skills for quite a while generally be sure that they have a good range of training pots handy. This really is helpful for whenever a pot breaks or cracks unexpectedly and is additionally used for regular repotting, which typically takes place every few years as part of a normal maintenance regimen for most bonsai.

One of the most crucial things concerning bonsai training pots would be that the shape you choose will determine how the development of the bonsai will progress. The curve of the bonsai will not be established during the time that the bonsai is repotted from the training pot to its ultimate pot. By that point the shaping routine has long been concluded. Plenty of work goes on through the training phase and bonsai training pots are usually regarded as the workhorses of bonsai pots. The developing and trimming is carried out all through this phase, combined with wiring and rewiring.

For this reason bonsai training pots need not be beautiful works of art. As soon as the bonsai are set to ultimately be repotted straight into its permanent home you will start considering good looks. This is the phase when bonsai growers start looking for the most suitable bonsai pots which will display their final product after many years of effort.. This really is when color, decoration and style of bonsai pots are determined.

You can find great bonsai training pots from Bonsai Boy of NY. I have listed a few below that should get you started. Remember to pick a sturdy one that is large enough to house your indoor bonsai tree for a few years.

Ceramic Bonsai Pot 
Glazed Oval - Beige<b>10.0
Ceramic Bonsai Pot
Glazed Oval - Beige10.0"x8.0"x3.5"

Professional grade with matching tray
10.0"x8.0"x3.5"










Ceramic Bonsai Pot - 11.25" x 8.0" x 3.0"
11.25" x 8.0" x 3.0".
Brown Rectangle.











Ceramic Bonsai Pot - 7.5" x 7.5"
7.5" x 7.5".
Tan, square with colored etched floral design.






Sunday, February 21, 2010

Indoor Bonsai Seeds - Where to Find The Best Seeds

Growing indoor bonsai seeds into your own bonsai tree can be a very rewarding experience! It can also be a very frustrating experience if you do not get your seeds from a reputable company.

The cultivating of bonsai trees after having grown them from seeds calls for a lot of patience and care. With the proper care and attention you can watch your seeds grow into your very own indoor bonsai tree. The trees grown from seeds are very delicate and it is only through a lot of dedication and love that they will flourish and grow. It is a rewarding experience to see the fruits of your labor come to life all starting from one little bonsai seed that you planted.

Where To Find The Best Indoor Bonsai Seeds

Bonsai seeds can be purchased through numerous gardening shops however among the finest places is Bonsai Boy of NY. In 1993, well before an average joe heard of the internet, Bonsai Boy made an internet site that has broadened through the years in order to meet the requirements of their customers. These people keep their prices lower by hiring absolutely no outside help. Being a highly successful family run company, they take great pleasure in offering special attention to every single detail of each and every order.


Acquiring Bonsai Seeds Only Through Trustworthy Companies

It is crucial that you get your bonsai seeds through trustworthy companies or else you could end up getting low quality bonsai seeds. High quality bonsai seeds are required to grow a blossoming bonsai plant and when choosing the shops to buy your bonsai seeds, value and price consideration are as vital.

Companies have their particular suppliers. The source where they get the bonsai seeds from can affect the quality of the bonsai tree. Investigate the history of the business you choose to buy from by viewing their about us page. Go online and do a search on the company name to see if you can find any reviews from previous customers.

To grow a great bonsai plant, the quality of the indoor bonsai seed plays a significant part as bonsai cultivation requires lots of care and patience and getting the entire process correct before you begin could save you lots of trouble. Here are some of Bonsai Boy of New York's indoor bonsai seeds that you can choose from:

Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree Seeds
Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree Seeds
Propagation instructions are included with each packet.







Trident Maple Seeds
Trident Maple Seeds
Propagation instructions are included with each packet.







Yezo Spruce Seeds
Yezo Spruce Seeds
Propagation instructions are included with each packet.







Japanese Red Maple Seeds
Japanese Red Maple Seeds
Propagation instructions are included with each packet.







Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Growing A Bonsai Tree Indoors | Beginner Tips & Tools You Will Need

Growing a Bonsai tree indoors can be a rewarding experience even for the most novice of gardeners. Bonsai are not only beautiful but also bring an element of peace to the inside of your home. The art of growing indoor bonsai, for beginners, contanins many factors to be considered and tools to be purchased. Here are a few tips to help make your first bonsai growing experience a successful one.


1. READ ABOUT INDOOR BONSAI
Prior to beginning your bonasai tree planting, it will be vital that you learn and read some information about bonsai first. You do not need to be an expert, however growing bonsai does require that you know some important points first. You can read points here in my blog or, if you are looking for a book resource I would suggest you pick up a copy of Bonsai (101 Essential Tips). This book provides many great tips and was a great resource for me when I was just beginning to grow a bonsai tree indoors.


2. PURCHASE BONSAI TOOLS


Many Bonsai specialty stores will try to push tools on you that you really don't need yet. It is because of this that I wrote a blog post about how to pick Basic Bonsai Tools For Indoor Bonsai . Please click through to the link for a guide to exactly what tools are essential to begin growing indoor bonsai.


3. PICK THE TYPE OF BONSAI


If you are not sure about what type of tree would make a good beginner bonsai tree you aren't alone. It is important that you pick a hearty plant that can withstand the errors you will make. You can read about what plants make the best indoor bonsai for beginners by clicking here:  Buying Your First Indoor Bonsai Tree


Hopefully these tips will help you to begin enjoying the beautiful art of growing bonsai trees indoors. Here are some more resources that may help you on your journey: