(Jessica Damiano via AP) The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water, allowing more space for roots to spread.

For starters, you'll need to repot the nursery stock in a well-draining soil mix, as in the trade they're rooted in clay ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted ...

You will need a lightweight potting mix or peat moss, akadama (a coarse, clay-like mineral used as bonsai soil), plant, moss (sheet or Spanish), string, scissors and water. 1. Start by soaking the ...

You can make your own bonsai soil mix by combining equal parts of akadama, pumice, and lava rock. You can also purchase pre-mixed bonsai soil from your local nursery. Juniper bonsai trees require ...

The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and ...