Thankfully, choosing this time is easy when it comes to many plants. "The best time to fertilize is in late winter or early ...

Bonsai trees are not genetically small, they are small because of their container, restriction of root growth and because of grafting. It also receives less fertilizer and nitrogen, and is watered ...

It can take up to two years for a newly created bonsai to re-establish its root system. Burley said that when this happens, it’s time to repot the bonsai into a larger container.

Over-fertilizing: Bonsai trees need fertilizer, but fertilizers that encourage growth can ruin their shape. Wrong tree, wrong environment: Always consider the growing requirements for your tree.

Portland Bonsai Supply is an online-only retailer that sells soils, fertilizers, wire, tools and pots for bonsai gardening. Pots range from about $32 for small dishes to $90 for larger containers.

Bonsai tree owners know these plants are more than just an art form with roots tracing back thousands of years in China and Japan, where they were cultivated as symbols of harmony and balance. Bonsais ...