Bonsai soil

Learn to mix your own bonsai soil the right way to ensure your bonsai will stay healthy and grow to be vigorous works of art.

The preparation of a workable potting mixture in which to grow bonsai is certainly not the most exciting or interesting aspect of the art, but it is just as certainly one of the most critical. Because the growing space in a bonsai container is limited, it is important that soil placed into it should perform …

For many bonsai enthusiasts, their first tree came from a big box store, mall, or roadside stand. Typically, these trees come planted in garden or potting soil, which is not a suitable substrate for vigorous bonsai growth. In this article, we’ll explore why bonsai trees need special bonsai soil considerations.

Specialized bonsai soil mixes are important to use when practicing the hobby. This beginner’s soil primer delves into the whys and hows.

Soil. Dirt. Aggregate. Substrate. Soilless mix. Whatever you call it (the only correct and descriptive phrase is the last one), it's a controversial subject. One can have a more civil argument discussing the left/right division in the US political paradigm of contemporary society than you can talking about Bonsai mix. Sounds like a good topic…

As a follow up to my post on soil ingredients (click here....now!) here are my soil composition percentages and sifting techniques. Remember, though, that this soil is what works for me. It also works for many others out there but there are some so-called professionals out there that will poo-poo this mix. Let 'em. Between…

Healthy soil is a vital element of raising robust bonsai trees. Learn how to mix your own bonsai substrate for healthy plants now!

Are you considering getting a bonsai tree? Or perhaps you were gifted one? Here's what you need to know to grow and care for a bonsai tree as a beginner...

A quick add-on to my epic soil post (The much anticipated long promised long winded ever-lovin' bonsai soil epic). I have three products I've discovered that I'd like to share. First, an expanded shale product that is not the Haydite brand- In fact, it's Ladybug brand- Not very manly, I agree, but it's available commercially…

Infographics gives an in-depth explanation for 8 basic questions related to bonsai tree care.