From the beginning. When I started working with bonsai, I had only one book, and I often say that during that period, due to the lack of the internet, I wasted a lot of time figuring out how to create a bonsai. I didn’t expect instant results; I just needed the right direction. Properly transplanting deciduous plants, pruning branches, trimming, and wiring were relatively...
A different way of life, traditional art, horticulture, philosophy, and perhaps many other factors have formed the foundation for the development of bonsai as one of the art forms in Japanese culture. The centuries-old tradition of growing miniature trees in pots exists in China, from where bonsai culture likely originates, and a similar art form also exists in Korea. However, the contemporary aesthetics and popularization of bonsai are undoubtedly on the rise in Japan...
When a new bonsai owner takes good care of their tree, it isn't just an emotional pleasure for us. It also has a practical side. A well-maintained, beautiful bonsai that you see at a friend's or acquaintance's place is the best ambassador for our business. Such “living advertising” is far more effective and efficient than even the most beautiful photo or video on social media.[…]
Very often, due to the influence of natural phenomena, part of the tree gets damaged. This can happen from lightning strikes, prolonged droughts, heavy snow, strong winds, or from diseases and pests causing certain areas of the tree to dry out. To create the illusion of trees that have survived harsh climatic conditions, one of the techniques used in bonsai formation is…
If you observe trees grown in nature, you'll notice that those particularly striking and beautiful are often several decades old. The goal of bonsai creation is to give a young seedling the same charm and appeal as mature trees. However, the actual age of a bonsai doesn't hold particular importance. In most cases, the impression of age and maturity...