The Art of Growing Bonsai Trees
EXPERT TIPS A full bonsai tutorial would take a book—and Thornhill shares a few fave titles below— but here's the gist. SELECTION Beginners should start with multiples of inexpensive trees. (At the beginning, Thornhill bought ten $20 trees each year; now he allows himself one $200 splurge annually.) For backyard trees, choose species that grow in your climate. For indoors, a ficus is a good rookie project. CARE As with any plant, you have to know the tree's light, water and nutrient needs. Due to the small pots, regular watering is essential. Thornhill recommends a chopstick to check the ...
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