The Ancient Art of Bonsai Gardening
By Bob Flukes
There are many different plants which can be used for bonsai gardening. Bamboos, pines and birches are good trees to use.
Bamboos (Bambusa) are among the finest of the grasses for bonsai. There are numerous kinds of bamboo. Dwarf ones and those of medium size easily make fine bonsai. One can dwarf a tall bamboo by peeling off the sheaths while the very young shoots are just coming up; a sheath may be taken off every day or less often according to the hardness and growth of the young cane. (more...)
