Bonsai Tools are a Well-Kept Secret between Gardeners

Posted by Bonsai Outlet on 18th Mar 2014

Have you ever bought a pair of pruning shears only to have them bend or rust before the season is out? Even expensive shears purchased from a department store can be made of poor quality material. Mass produced consumer goods often fail to have a design that is intended to last.The secret to buying reliable, good-quality gardening tools is to purchase them through a specialty retailer selling gardening tools that are not marketed or sold for mainstream gardening. What was that? Bonsai Tools Are …
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Peeling Back The NPK Mystery: N-P-K Explained

Posted by Bonsai Outlet on 18th Mar 2014

People often ask the question what does NPK stand for and mean. NPK fertilizer in a nutshell stands for: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). These 3 elements are essential for your bonsai's healthy and successful growth. Below you will find an brief overview of exactly what each does.Nitrogen (N): Nitrogen stimulates thick, rich, green growth of plants. Nitrogen (N) is probably the most widely recognized nutrient, known primarily for its ability to “green up” and spur growth. C …
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Know Your Enemy: 6 Common Bonsai Tree Insects

Posted by Bonsai Outlet on 18th Mar 2014

These are the most common Bonsai Tree insects Spider Mites How do I know? Little yellow speckles on leaf surfaces. When you turn a leaf over, tiny, oval shaped mites, about pin head in size are scurrying around. Their eggs, best seen with a magnifying glass, will be scattered around at random. Spider Mite eggs are all perfectly round, the same size, ranging from clear to amber in color. With larger infestations a fine webbing, crawling with mites, covers the plant tops. Soon, all the leave …
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