If you're just starting to embrace a love of gardening, you may be tempted to buy Costco's bonsai trees. But are they worth it for beginners?

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

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Growing bonsai is a meditative art rooted in ancient traditions. Beginners should select appropriate trees, use specialized soil, and practice careful pruning. Growing a bonsai is more than just ...

The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and ...

PlantCon International, which has origins in Texas, is coming to Orlando for the first time Feb. 22-23 with more than 100 ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature ... Chinese elm, jade, Japanese maple and juniper are popular beginner trees; pines and maples are cold-hardy and best suited to growing ...