Orlando Bonsai » how to https://www.orlandobonsai.com The purpose of this site is to share and enjoy the art, history and horticulture of bonsai and to provide current bonsai news and information. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 06:47:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 The mystery of bonsai soils revealed https://www.orlandobonsai.com/?p=1894 https://www.orlandobonsai.com/?p=1894#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:28:49 +0000 http://www.orlandobonsai.com/?p=1894 I remember when I first started into bonsai how hard it was for me to find out what was in bonsai soil. Recipes were scarce and no one had the be all, end all mix. However as I got more involved and understood what goes into making the soil it made sense why it was so different. Everyone seems to have their own mix and use different ingredients for one reason of another.

Bonsai soils are soil less as they contain no top soil, or sand. Bonsai mixes are developed based upon the results that bonsai artist want to achieve. These specifics are good drainage, water retention, and sharp aggregate. In the following video I review the different types of materials I use for making my bonsai mixes and the reason I use them.


]]> https://www.orlandobonsai.com/?feed=rss2&p=1894 0 How to start in Bonsai https://www.orlandobonsai.com/?p=1836 https://www.orlandobonsai.com/?p=1836#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:58:31 +0000 http://www.orlandobonsai.com/?p=1836 There are a great deal of people who have an appreciation for Bonsai and would love to own one. However the presumed skills, costs, and lack of knowledge prevents them from pursuing this wonderful art form. In the following video I discuss the most effective ways to start into bonsai and provide great books and websites to start (in fact you’re looking at one right now)

Suggested reading: John Naka’s Bonsai Techniques vol I & II


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