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.

Huge English Oak - Quercus robur bonsai tree

60 year old English Oak Bonsai Tree

Welcome to our latest blog, where we’re thrilled to share the story of a remarkable English Oak Bonsai Tree (Quercus robur) that has been lovingly styled by bonsai [...]

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Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree Video - Cleaning, Styling & Wiring | 55 years old

Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Tree Video – Cleaning, Styling & Wiring | 55 years old

In this Bonsai Tree Video, Lloyd Noall, a bonsai master from Bonsai Direct, takes us through the process of cleaning, styling, and wiring a stunning 55-year-old Japanese Black [...]

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Huge Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree | 100 year old Bonsai Acer palmatum

Huge Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree | 100 year old Bonsai Acer palmatum

Introduction: A 100 Year Old Bonsai Japanese Red Maple Transformation Welcome to today's feature, where we'll be diving into the world of bonsai with a special focus on [...]

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Antler-Style Twin Juniper Bonsai – Potting, Wiring, Pruning

Watch this video until the very end .... Welcome to a unique bonsai styling session with expert Lloyd Noall! In this video, Lloyd demonstrates how to combine two [...]

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Christmas gifts for the whole family!

Christmas Family Gifts – Bonsai Tree Starter Kits for a Great Family Experience

Are you looking for a Christmas family gifts that brings the whole family together? Bonsai tree starter kits are the perfect answer! Combining creativity, education, and a touch [...]

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Lloyd's Lawston Cypress - Throwback

Throwback – Lawson Cypress Evergreen Bonsai | 26 Years of Transformation

In this blog post, we're taking a trip down memory lane with Lloyd, Bonsai Expert from Bonsai Direct, and his 34-year-old Evergreen Lawson Cypress bonsai. Beginning with a [...]

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Lloyd Trunk Taper - Carmona Bonsai Tree

How to Improve the Taper of The Trunk of Bonsai Trees – The Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)

Join Lloyd, Bonsai master from Bonsai Direct, who has nearly 40 years of expertise in growing and styling bonsai trees. Lloyd was asked how to improve the taper [...]

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How to care for a Chinese Elm Bonsai tree

Chinese Elm Bonsai – Lloyd’s Care Tips

The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia or Zelkova) is our most popular species of bonsai and we aren't surprised. This variety is very hardy and can actually live indoors [...]

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Fukien Tea Tree Flowering Bonsai

Firstly, the Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) is a highly popular species of indoor bonsai. Widely recognised for its creamy textured bark and glossy green leaves, this bonsai [...]

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Bonsai Tree Repotting - 18 year old flowering Fukien Tea Tree

Bonsai Tree Repotting – 18 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree

Want to learn more about bonsai tree repotting? Repotting is a crucial step in bonsai care, ensuring the health and growth of your tree. In a recent video, [...]

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Join Holly whilst she re-trains this Jade or Money Tree bonsai

At Bonsai Direct, we're dedicated to helping you on your bonsai journey, offering expert advice on care, styling, and cultivation. In this tutorial, join Holly as she demonstrates [...]

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Bonsai tree maintenance: Join Lloyd as he carries out some much needed work on this 40-year old Larch bonsai tree

Bonsai Tree Maintenance: Caring for a 40-Year-Old Larch

In this video, join bonsai expert Lloyd Noall as he takes you through a maintenance session for his cherished 40-year-old Larch outdoor bonsai tree. With decades of experience [...]

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Largest bonsai tree in the world - Japanese garden Atami, Izu

Bonsai Topics – Bonsai Tree Large

Welcome to our blog series, Bonsai Topics. Today, we're delving into the fascinating world of large bonsai trees. At Bonsai Direct, we have a superb selection of large [...]

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Restyling a Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree

This 30 year old Chinese Elm bonsai has not got a great shape, nor is it very refined or artistic. Holly has decided that she wants to completely [...]

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Outstanding Specimen Japanese Maple Bonsai (Acer palmatumm Kashima)

Our Specimen Outdoor Bonsai

We have a range of specimen outdoor bonsai, these bonsai are a cut above our generic and even our premium range. These trees have had an endless amount [...]

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