Mike demonstrates how to divide a ficus from a nursery into several Bonsai in training. This video covers: tools and materials needed, dividing the plants, prepping the pots, planting and humidity trays.

Everyone knows, if you don’t take care of your Bonsai, they will die. The truth is: everyone, no matter how experienced, can kill a bonsai.

You have a wide selection of Bonsai Material close to your house. With this, you can get the experience you need to feel confident with styling a tree, trimming roots and even collecting from the wild. Where you ask? Your Local Nursery.

In this video, Mike Miller shows us two plants he found at a local Nursery. A Ficus Benjamina and an Acer Palmatum (“Sharps Pygmy”). Mike then explains his future plans for the trees and shows us an overwintering technique which will work anywhere the soil temperature does not go below 16 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mike Miller almost killed his Maple by leaving it in a sunny location and not giving it enough water. Here he discusses a damage control technique that just might help save the plant.

We’ll keep you posted on the progress of the tree over time.

Thomas J. discusses Spring Clean-up on the Korean Hornbeam. If you’ve ever wondered when to prune, how to prune, what to think about when pruning, how to trim roots and re-pot a deciduous tree…this video is for you.

Tom shows us how to prune and maintain a beautiful Trident Maple Bonsai.

Thomas J. discusses the Juniper Procumbens in depth. Included are demonstrations of pruning, pinching and pot selection. This covers a broad range of topics while focusing on best practices for the Juniper Procumbens.

Thomas J. discusses the Juniper Shimpaku in depth. Included are demonstrations of wiring, pruning and pinching. This covers a broad range of topics while focusing on best practices for the Juniper Shimpaku.