Spider plants are usually known for their trailing leaves, but with a little creativity they can take on a completely ...

The formal upright style, or Chokkan, is just as the name suggests, and is characterized by a straight, upright, tapering trunk. The trunk and branches of the informal upright, or Moyogi, may ...

However, bonsai trees are more than just a potted plant. They are naturally dwarfed trees that are trained to look like mature trees in nature. The trees are living sculptures residing in a container ...

Dear Master Gardener: Is it difficult to create a bonsai or am I better off just buying one and trying to maintain it? ANSWER: The Japanese art of bonsai is a combination of horticulture, art, and ...

The right tree can change the landscape. Just look at what's happened outside the Portland Japanese Garden's Pavilion. With Mount Hood and the city skyline as a backdrop, five bonsai are displayed on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learning how to grow and care for your own bonsai tree is an exciting hobby. Maintaining these small trees provides a creative ...

The Appalachian-inspired expression of bonsai at The NC Arboretum has attracted national attention. Bonsai curator Arthur Joura has guided the development of the Arboretum’s collection since its ...

Story update: The exhibition "American Bonsai: The Unbridled Art of Ryan Neil" runs at the Portland Japanese Garden May 21–June 19, 2016. When most Americans think of bonsai — the craft of pruning and ...