Beginner's path
New to bonsai? Follow these four steps in order for a confident start.
- 01
Start here: what bonsai really is
What bonsai is (and isn't), and the three things that keep a tree alive.
Choosing your first bonsai
Pick a forgiving species suited to your home and climate.
How to keep your bonsai alive
Watering by feel, the right light, and resisting bad habits.
Your first pruning
Simple, confidence-building cuts that shape without harm.