Seasonal care
Bonsai care by season
What changes and when, month to month, so you're never caught doing a summer task in winter or missing a narrow spring window.
Spring
Spring Bonsai Care Checklist
When to Start Pruning in Spring
Spring Repotting Timing by Species
Feeding Your Bonsai as Spring Growth Begins
How to Protect Bonsai from Spring Frost
Waking Your Bonsai Up from Winter Dormancy
Spring Bonsai Wiring Window Explained
Dealing with Weak Spring Growth
Spring Bonsai Pest Surge: What to Watch For
Spring Bonsai Watering Adjustments as Days Lengthen
Candle Pruning Pines in Spring
Deciduous Bonsai Bud Break: What's Normal
Moving Bonsai Back Outside After Winter
Spring Flowering Bonsai Care
Common Spring Bonsai MistakesSummer
Summer Bonsai Care Checklist
Protecting Bonsai from Summer Heatwaves
Increased Summer Watering Needs for Bonsai
Shade Cloth and Summer Sun Protection
Summer Pruning and Maintenance Trims
Preventing Root Cooking in Small Pots During Summer
Summer Vacation Watering Plan
Summer Bonsai Pest Pressure: Spider Mites and More
Feeding Through Summer Heat
Bonsai Defoliation Timing in SummerGeneral guidance based on 20+ years of practice. Every tree, climate, and year is different — when in doubt, ask us.