what do i need for a Bonsai tree?
I don’t know exactly what to buy or really anything about bonsai’s.
Where can I get cheap shears and what do they need,how much watering and maintenance?I like the junipers most.HELP!
Bonsai Tools and shears can be purchased online or from any reputable garden center. You can spend anywhere from a few dollars to several hundred for quality tools.
The important thing to know about junipers is that they are outdoor trees. They require plenty of sunlight and a well draining soil. Keep them evenly moist, but not over saturated, and well fertilized to keep them healthy.
To help you get started in bonsai I would suggest looking for the nearest bonsai club. You can learn a lot from others in your area in regards to growing and training bonsai. Having others in your area is a big help when getting started.
Here’s a link to help you get started:
http://www.matsubonsai.com/blog/post/2008/05/How-to-Get-Started-in-Bonsai.aspx
And here’s a link to help you find a club in your area:
http://absbonsai.org/USAClubs.html
How To Bonsai Tools – Basic Must Have Bonsai Tools
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Fiskars 9921 Softouch Micro-Tip Pruning Snip $6.93 … |
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Japanese Hori Hori Garden Landscaping Digging Tool With Stainless Steel Blade & Sheath $32.95 The Hori-Hori Digging Tool was originally designed for excavating aged stock high in the mountains of Japan. This is an indispensable tool for digging – in the garden it cuts and scrapes weeds, roots and vegetables. It is also a great tool for rock hounds! Comes with sheath…. |
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ThinkBamboo 2pc Bonsai Shear Set – 3 year guarantee $13.88 … |
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14-pc Bonsai Tool Set Carbon Steel $79.99 This extensive 14-pc set includes: (1) 7 1/2″ cutting scissors (large), (2) 7 1/2″ cutting scissors (medium), (3) 7″ trimming scissors, (4) 4 1/4″ leaf cutter, (5) 8″ concave cutter, (6) 8 1/4″ knob cutter, (7) 8″ wire cutter, (8) 10 1/2″ trunk splitter, (9) 9″ jin plier, (10) 7″ root cutter, (11) branch bender (3″ between side bars when furthest apart), (12) 8 1/2″ rake with spatula, (13) 9″ root… |
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Brussel’s 8-Inch Prunning Shear Bonsai Tool $15.93 Very Popular Scissors Used Everyday for Detailed Light Pruning… |
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Brussel’s 7-Inch Stainless Steel Trimming Scissors Bonsai Tool $50.00 Small Narrow-Necked Scissors Used for Detailed Prunning… |
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Novice Ashinaga Hasami Bonsai Shears 8163 $23.95 Novice Grade Ashinaga 8163 Our ‘Joshy’ line is our least expensive grade of bonsai tools. These Ashinaga shears, with their steel construction, are good, durable tools for the beginning student. 2-1/4″ blades, 8″ overall Shears are the basic tool for bud trimming, thinning and defoliating bonsai, all crucial in the art of bonsai. Trimming young buds prevents branches that grow too long and p… |
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Mintcraft 822022 2 Piece Pruning Shear Set “MINTCRAFT” FLOWER & FRUIT SHEAR SETS used to cut orchards. |
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Bonsai Starter Kit $19.99 When you want to learn an art form, you start at the beginning. Our Bonsai Starter Kit will set you up with all the basic tools and information you’ll need to get started, from pruning shears and fertilizing food to an easy step-by-step book written by a world-class bonsai expert. This instructional book includes helpful answers to many typical bonsai questions. Begin your personal exploration of this time-honored craft with our 3-in-1 Starter Kit; you’re sure to reap great rewards for your time and energy. Bonsai Starter Kit includes an easy-to-read instructional book: 101 Essential Tips for Bonsai Care by Harry Tomlinson; quality pointed pruning shears, and Bonsai Pro liquid fertilizer The author is a leading European bonsai artist and educator with more than 30 years experience in the field The book is chock-full of basic essentials to get started, step-by-step instructions and answers to all the common questions about bonsai Water soluble Bonsai Pro liquid fertilizer is easy-to-apply and includes all the macro- and micro-nutrients essential for healthy bonsai growth Pointed pruning shears for details bonsai shaping and trimming; measures 8″L |
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Cutting Capacity Bonsai Shears – Size: 1.57 $12.02 HYF1019: Features: -Cutting capacity bonsai shears. -Ideal for cutting and trimming flowers. -Surgical stainless steel. -Ultra-light. -Cutting capacity. -Available in 2.36 and 1.57 sizes. |
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Cutting Capacity Bonsai Shears – Size: 2.36 $13.94 HYF1019: Features: -Cutting capacity bonsai shears. -Ideal for cutting and trimming flowers. -Surgical stainless steel. -Ultra-light. -Cutting capacity. -Available in 2.36 and 1.57 sizes. |
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FLORAL & FRUIT SHEAR SET $7.16 Includes 1 pair of floral shears and 1 pair of fruit shears. Can be used to cut orchards, grapes, blossoms and bonsai. |
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Mini Houseplant Shears $18.97 CQT1075: Features: -Mini houseplant shears. -For delicate work such as orchids or Bonsai trees. -Precision ground high carbon steel. -Drop forged construction. -Hand matched for clean and precise cutting. -Comfortable vinyl grips. |
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The Art of the Bonsai Potato Mini Kit: Zen-Without the Wait! $0.99 New – Instant Karma! Our original Bonsai Mini Kit has sold 600,000 copies. This tongue-in-cheek kit pokes fun at western culture’s twin desires for inner harmony and instant gratification. A Bonsai Potato grows in about a month. Miniature pruning shears and scissors are included to help your Bonsai Potato fulfill its true inner vision. |