Bonsai Beginners: Meters Make The Difference!

29th Feb 2016

It's no secret that a lot of Bonsai-lovers treat their trees like pets, just pets that aren't ever going to cause a stinky mess on the floor. However, there's one major way that Bonsai aren't like pets:They can't tell you how they're feeling.If a Bonsai tree is so distressed that it's creating visible problems, like stunted or yellowing leaves, it's already in pretty bad shape. Otherwise, only experienced Bonsai trainers can tell how their tree is feeling at a glance. It's a skill …
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Five Reasons Everyone Loves The Chinese Elm

Posted by Ashley Carrier on 12th Feb 2016

If anyone asks what the most popular Bonsai is here at Bonsai Outlet (and just about anywhere, really) there's only one answer: The venerable Chinese Elm Bonsai. This dwarf tree has been among the most popular Bonsai species for centuries, and continues to delight both beginners and experienced Bonsai enthusiasts alike.Why is the Chinese Elm so eternally popular? Basically, it's a perfect tree for Bonsai cultivation: Hearty, adaptable, long-lived, and lovely to look at.Whether it …
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Make Your Bonsai Part Of Your Christmas Fun

24th Dec 2015

Even if you're trying to grow a traditional Bonsai the rest of the year, why should it miss out on Christmas? A Bonsai tree is extremely easy to re-dress for the holidays!Better yet, a Christmas Bonsai is also a great portable decoration that could go well just about anywhere in your home, or even in multiple settings throughout the Christmas season. It could be the centerpiece of your Christmas Eve dinner, then go onto the coffee table as a living room setpiece during the openin …
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