You might be surprised to learn that bougainvilleas are not just climbing plants, but can also be grown as bonsai trees.

Buy a pot -- I chose a water pot because I liked the shape -- not too shallow, not too deep. Because it didn't have a drain hole, I borrowed a 1/2-inch diamond-tipped bit (the one Dennis mentioned ...

You could use cherry, oak, pine, maple, birch, azalea, hibiscus, etc. Making a bonsai is very easy. All you need is a shallow bonsai pot, a small tree, soil and pruners. With only two minutes per ...

A bonsai is a small tree or shrub grown in a shallow pot. Pruning is what makes and keeps it small, but pruning is only a small part of the art of bonsai. The art -- pronounced BONE-sigh -- began ...

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.

She said placing it in a sunny garden or patio is ideal. For those who want to dive in deeper, Kimura Bonsai, like many of these mom-and-pop nurseries, offers how-to classes and workshops with ...

A bonsai is a small tree or shrub grown in a shallow pot. Pruning is what makes and keeps it small, but pruning is only a small part of the art of bonsai. The art — pronounced BONE-sigh ...

A bonsai is a small tree or shrub grown in a shallow pot. Pruning is what makes and keeps it small, but pruning is only a small part of the art of bonsai. The art pronounced BONE-sigh began in ...

The fact that bonsai pots are unusually wide and deep also contributes to their suitability. Dig up many species of cactuses, and you’ll find their roots are shallow and travel a long distance.