Bonsai Forests | The Art of Creating a Miniature Woodland or Copse
By bonsai expert Lloyd Noall — nearly 40 years of bonsai-growing experience at Bonsai Direct 🌿 What Is a Bonsai Forest? A bonsai forest (known in Japanese as [...]
Beginners Bonsai
Starting your bonsai journey can feel both exciting and a little daunting. But our starter bonsai guides and blog articles are here to make it simple, enjoyable, and rewarding. Whether you’re looking for easy care beginners bonsai trees or kits, indoor bonsai trees, or outdoor bonsai trees, we cover everything you need to know to start your miniature garden.
Explore tips on affordable bonsai trees, the best bonsai trees for beginners, and even larger or more decorative options like desk bonsai, mini Zen gardens, and large bonsai. We also share advice on essential bonsai tools and accessories, plus updates on the latest bonsai tree sales to help you grow your collection without breaking the bank. Dive in and discover how easy and rewarding it can be to nurture your own living artwork.
Bonsai Takes Centre Stage on Love Your Weekend with Camilla Bassett-Smith and Alan Titchmarsh
Bonsai Direct's Bonsai Trees - As Seen on ITV this weekend on Love your Weekend Bonsai stepped into the spotlight this weekend as four beautiful trees from Bonsai [...]
🌿 Top 3 Indoor Bonsai for Small Homes & Apartments
Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Want a bonsai for your small space? Living in a small space doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty and calm that bonsai brings. [...]
What Are Some Interesting Bonsai Tree Facts?
Discover the Beauty, Science, and Secrets Behind the World’s Most Captivating Miniature Trees with our top 100 Bonsai Tree Facts Bonsai trees have fascinated people across the world [...]
Festive Bonsai Tree Sale – Beautiful Bonsai at Unbeatable Prices
The festive season is the perfect time to bring something truly special into your home or to give a gift that lasts for years. At Bonsai Direct, our Festive Bonsai [...]
Bonsai Kits | Create Your Own Living Work of Art with Bonsai Direct
If you’re looking for the perfect bonsai starter kit, beginner set, or personalised bonsai gift, you’ve come to the right place. Bonsai Direct is the UK’s leading specialist in bonsai tree [...]
Miniature Sakura Tree | Cherry Blossom Bonsai
There’s something truly magical about a Sakura tree — the Japanese cherry blossom. With its delicate clouds of pink or white petals that signal the arrival of spring. [...]
Plants for Men’s Bedrooms: The Ultimate Guide to Cool, Calm, and Green Living
Let’s be honest — when it comes to houseplants and plants for men’s bedrooms, men often get left out of the conversation. We hear about boho ferns, whispering palms, and macramé [...]
Bonsai Seeds and Seedlings: What You Need to Know Before You Start
If you’ve ever browsed the internet for beginner bonsai supplies, you’ve likely come across countless listings for bonsai seeds and seedlings. The tempting photos of perfectly miniature trees can [...]
What house plants are good for anxiety? Plants for mental health.
When anxiety climbs, most of us instinctively reach for nature—walks in the park, a window view of trees, or simply bringing plants indoors. That instinct is spot on. [...]
Winter Bonsai Tree Care
During winter, bonsai trees slow their growth or enter full dormancy. While this rest period is natural and necessary, it also makes them more vulnerable to cold, frost, [...]
Celebrating National Tree Week: Why It Matters & How You Can Get Involved
22nd November - 30th November 2025 National Tree Week is the UK’s biggest annual celebration of trees - 2025 marks the 50th year celebrating National Tree Week. Led [...]
The Ultimate Christmas Bonsai Gift Guide 2025
Thoughtful. Beautiful. Timeless. When it comes to finding a unique and meaningful gift, bonsai gifts for Christmas are hard to beat. These miniature masterpieces bring peace, beauty, and [...]
Black Friday 2025 at Bonsai Direct – Beautiful Bonsai, Brilliant Bargains
Black Friday is back — and this year, Bonsai Direct is going bigger than ever! Throughout November 2025, our nursery will be bursting with incredible bonsai bargains, exclusive [...]
Can You Bonsai a Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)? (And Can It Grow Indoors?)
Japanese Maple trees (Acer palmatum) are among the most stunning and beloved species used in the art of bonsai. Known for their graceful structure, delicate, lacy leaves, and [...]
