| Bonsai trees have been grown in China and | | | | time to time, in order to prevent bugs and |
| Japan for centuries. Buddhist priests were | | | | diseases. When this happens, you have to take |
| the ones that created them and, in some | | | | the plant out from the tray. In the summer, |
| centuries time, everyone could enjoy the | | | | during the growth period, they must be cut to |
| little trees. And, by little we mean little: | | | | keep their shape. In the winter, the Bonsai |
| a bonsai tree can live up to hundreds of | | | | tree doesn't require some special care, but |
| years without being more than 1m high. By | | | | they should, still, be provided a free space |
| regularly cutting down the branches and by | | | | outside, where they should not freeze. More, |
| shortening the roots, the growing is stopped. | | | | every few years, the plants need to be moved |
| More, by not providing the full required | | | | in bigger trays. These few lines might not |
| elements to grow, the trees remain little. | | | | show how important it is to take care of your |
| Those really interested in Bonsai trees | | | | Bonsai trees, but regular care is very |
| should know that this is a hobby that | | | | important, including the holidays, when you |
| requires a lot of responsibility and time, | | | | might leave.In Europe and Northern America, |
| because they are living trees, not some dead | | | | Bonsai trees came in the early '70s. Since |
| wood.Everyone should consider the fact that, | | | | then, a lot of clubs, unions and associations |
| especially during the growing period, there | | | | appeared that organize a lot of activities: |
| are some really important things to take care | | | | expositions, fairs, seminars and more.Being a |
| of. When it is only about a small collection | | | | member of a Bonsai Club is not the most |
| of Bonsai, it is enough to just water the | | | | important thing when growing Bonsai trees. |
| plants. The soil must be slightly moist most | | | | The most important thing is to enjoy what you |
| of the time. Leaves must be controlled from | | | | do and have fun while doing it. |