(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 ...

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. That would be ...

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 water, allowing more space for roots to spread. That would be counterproductive ...

That would be counterproductive, as more growth beneath the soil would result in more growth above it. Specialized bonsai soil serves a purpose, as well. Its well-draining consistency discourages ...