So... you understand that Bonsai is all about miniature trees, all the same you've got no idea about "Shakan - Chokkan - Moyogi"? Dont worry, its not necessary to know the correct names of styles or plant species, such as Bonsai Juniper or Bonsai Japanese Maple. All you have to have to start with is a wish to grow a bonsai plant along with some entry-level expertise.



To begin in the charming art of bonsai gardening, you will need various gardening skills, a few basic tools and supplies, a smattering of common sense as well as a little creative flair.

If you have grown a few plants in containers already - and they have stayed alive, healthy as well as looking good, then you possess the necessary skills for bonsai gardening. Except for the practical methods for miniaturising the plant there really is not that much more to it!

Of course there have been volumes written about those techniques, so much so that you could fill a small library. But they are not ALL necessary to achieve an enviable result for your bonsai masterpiece.

When you begin, the first task is just to keep your bonsai plant alive and at the same time looking like a plant! In this you will more than likely have mixed success. Even so don't lose hope if you accidentally murder a plant or two. Its been done before and it will be done again. Thats just the way it is.

Over time and with experimentation you will get the hang of it. Along the way you will have great fullfillment at being the co-creator of such an extraordinary and beautiful living thing. It really can lift up your heart at times!

There are essentials you will need to know. However don't study up on everything all at once, just start with baby steps and take one step at a time. Begin with a simple to grow plant for example bonsai juniper. Learn a couple things about bonsai care (watering would be preferable first up) and then practice until you feel confident that you know what you are doing, and so move on to the next couple of skills....and so on.

Over time you will be the one being asked for advice on growing bonsai plants.