Basic Bonsai Care Overview

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The biggest thing to remember is bonsai is much more than just a small tree. In both the Chinese and Japanese language “Bonsai” can be translated to mean “Tree-in-a-Pot.” This art form was originally developed in the orient around 2000 years ago and it is still being perfected to this day. Before a tree-in-a-pot can be considered true Bonsai it has to be pruned, shaped and trained properly. It is an art that requires years of practice to perfect. This article is a basic overview of how to care and maintain a Bonsai tree.

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