Topiary, Bonsai & Other Arts
Are you interested in creating art using trees and shrubs? Topiary is the practice of shaping and forming trees and shrubs into shapes. Bonsai is the art of specially training trees and shrubs so they stay in miniature sizes. Learn methods for these and other arts in this section.
Where can I buy special bonsai tree seeds?
Bonsai trees are unusually small. Do you need to buy special seeds to start a bonsai tree?
Bonsai trees are unusually small. Do you need to buy special seeds to start a bonsai tree?
Planting Seeds for Bonsai Trees
An About.com video that shows you how to properly plant your seeds for bonsai trees.
An About.com video that shows you how to properly plant your seeds for bonsai trees.
Care of Bonsai Trees
in this article, our Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, presents the basic creation and care of bonsai trees.
in this article, our Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, presents the basic creation and care of bonsai trees.
Video - How to Prune Topiary
Topiary is the art of pruning trees into all kinds of shapes and sizes. Watch this About.com video that introduces the basics of working with topiaries.
Topiary is the art of pruning trees into all kinds of shapes and sizes. Watch this About.com video that introduces the basics of working with topiaries.
Trimming Hedges
Hedges are a great way to divide garden spaces and provide privacy. In this picture tutorial, About.com's Guide to Landscaping, David Beaulieu, demonstrates the proper way to trim hedges.
Hedges are a great way to divide garden spaces and provide privacy. In this picture tutorial, About.com's Guide to Landscaping, David Beaulieu, demonstrates the proper way to trim hedges.
Arborsmith Studios
Richard Reames practices the art of "arboriculture" - shaping the trunks and branches of trees.
Richard Reames practices the art of "arboriculture" - shaping the trunks and branches of trees.