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Hey everyone, I have a question regarding the specific ratio/dimensions for Cascade or Semi-Cascade bonsai pots. For other pots, a general rule of thumb seems to be the heigh should be approximately equal the trunk thickness and the width should be approximately 2/3 the heigh of the tree...

I've been contemplating picking up "The Art of Natural Bonsai" by David Joyce, but the expense on Amazon is keeping me from doing so, as funds are limited. I have heard, though, that this book is a favorite of many, who often re-read it annually. I would really love the opportunity to at least...

Hey all -- I recently picked up a nursery stock yew, with about an 1.5" base and some decent movement (for cheap). I am wondering whether I should repot (and root prune some) it this year (NOW) or cut it back fairly hard to begin some initial styling? I would not want to necessarily do both in...

I just purchased a Gardenia plant with a series of fairly sizable trunks, for the price (only $7), which I'm hoping to eventually shape into a clump style. Does anyone have any experience with cutting back Gardenia hard? And, if so, any advice on the best time to do so? Thanks.

Hey all -- first post here to the forum; I could use some help with this Cypress (unknown cultivar, but I believe it to be a Sawara Cypress). I had it outside over the winter, but this winter has been pretty harsh for southwestern OH (low's hitting around -30 on occasion). It seemed to be...