Posted by
jasonmarkchan on Jun 5th, 2013 in
Bonsai
Maximizing the Growing Season
Working with Black Pines requires patience. Although the trunk of the Black Pine can grow quickly, ramification (development of fine branches) of the branches can take years of...
Posted by
jasonmarkchan on Jun 5th, 2013 in
Bonsai
Candle Cutting
The time for maintaining your Black Pine bonsai tree is upon us again. For those that have been watching strong lengthy candles grow but have held back on cutting them, you can now grab your...
Posted by
jasonmarkchan on May 4th, 2013 in
Bonsai
What is Ikebana?
The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement
Originating from Japan, Ikebana is an ancient art style dedicated to achieving balance and harmony in flower arrangements. At its core, Ikebana focuses...
Posted by
jasonmarkchan on May 4th, 2013 in
Bonsai
Ikebana: Simple Guidelines for Creating your Own Arrangement.
General Principles
Subject
The first stem you add to the arrangement is typically the subject, and the one in which the other pieces will use as...
Posted by
jasonmarkchan on Apr 23rd, 2013 in
Bonsai
Making your bonsai tree look full can be difficult sometimes when it seems like you do not have enough foliage to work with. Below are two tips that may help you next time your looking to push back growth...
Posted by
jasonmarkchan on Apr 23rd, 2013 in
Bonsai
When choosing which wire to use for wiring your bonsai tree, the decision to choose between copper or aluminum usually arises. We’ve outlined some of the basic pros and cons of each below. Hopefully it...
Posted by
jasonmarkchan on Apr 22nd, 2013 in
Bonsai,
Featured
Creating a bonsai tree is something everybody can do. However, it requires a good understanding of a few techniques and fundamentals before you can start designing your own. Below are some quick tips for...
Creating a truly unique bonsai tree goes beyond wiring and bending branches. When picking the front of the tree, you’ll most likely choose the angle which displays the nicest movement in the trunk. ...