The art of bonsai dates ,back to the 13th century when the Japanese potted and meticulously groomed miniature versions of wild trees. This practice is still popular today, with amateurs and ...

Bonsai involves growing and shaping trees like many landscaping projects, but it’s a true art form for most people. The practice calls for growing small trees in containers and shaping them to ...

“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the ...