Florence J Martin

Guide to Bonsai Gardening Florence J Martin

Bonsai is a Japanese word, which literally means planted in a container. It is deeply rooted in Chinese horticultural practice and Japanese Zen Buddhism. People who grow bonsai have one main goal - to create a miniature and realistic version of a tree. It is important to note that bonsai is not a plant that is genetically dwarf. Rather, it can be any tree. Growing a bonsai tree requires the mastery of different techniques, which will prevent the tree from growing tall. This makes it a form of art as well. Some of the things that you need to learn include pinching, pruning, and wiring, which will be important in limiting the size of the tree as it grows. When bonsais have been first introduced, it was exclusive to the people from the higher class. It was only in the 17th century when it became popular amongst commoners. It was Japan that introduced bonsai to the rest of the world as an artistic pursuit.