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If you are thinking of growing your first bonsai tree and you don't know were to start or what kind of tree to begin with here is some advice to help you make your decision. You can check with a nursery in your area for information about the best species to start with and also advise you on how to grow and care for as well as train your bonsai. It takes time and patience. There are many types of bonsai so do some research and learn about the different types of bonsai trees. There are indoor bonsais and  outdoor bonsais. Different bonsai trees have different needs and it is crucial that you know what these needs are conserning the type of tree you want to start with. Some popular bonsai trees and the best trees for bonsai are Juniper, Japanese Red Maple, Pine, Azalea (I love), Chinese Elm, Ficus, and there are more but these are a few.

You can learn through reading books on bonsai  and through nurseries and searching through the internet.Click here Basically how it works is that you wait for it to grow, trim, cut, wait for the tree to grow, cut the roots, pinch off growth and so forth and also use wire to train the tree to grow in the style you want.  It's your own piece of art work like your own creation as far as how the tree looks as it is growing because you are training it to grow in the shape you want it to. It's important that you understand that the style should fit the type of bonsai tree you have. The type of care is specific to the type of bonsai tree. Also keep in mind that you have to deal with potential diseases that you can't avoid but deal with by consulting with the experts which is of course the nurseries. They know what to do as they have so many plants to keep healthy and disease free so use them for their expertise. Do not try to style a bonsai tree if it is sick. Nurse it back to health first and then style it. Make sure you find a nursery that specializes in bonsai trees. They can show you how to wire and prune, fertilize, water, and so forth.

You can start your first bonsai tree from seeds but it can take over a year before you can begin pruning. It would be easier to purchase a starter bonsai from a nursery or from an online bonsai site . That way you can start your indoor or outdoor bonsai now. The best starter bonsai to start with is Tropical or subtropical trees. These include Semi-tropical Sea Grape which have large leaves but can be cut down to look good, Japanese Red Maple which are hardy, and Chinese Elm which are sturdy and can adjust to different styles of bonsai.
It is important that you consider the temperature and light when you place your bonsai. The bonsai tree needs morning sun and shade in the heat of the day. Some will take full sun and others won't. It just depends on the type of tree you have.
Other important factors to consider are soil, fertilizer, Pruning.
For soil you want to make sure that you have right type of soil for your bonsai. The pH balance needs differ for different trees.Bonsai Soils
You need to make sure that the bonsai fertilizer is right for your tree.Click here for fertilizer It needs to be water soluble. You should apply the bonsai fertilizer one or two times a month- Follow according to the growing season. The soil should be loose and wet.
Now here's the art of bonsai, pruning, prune the branches at the start of spring. Leave the branches you want to keep and make sure you leave enough branches so the tree can live. If the roots are bound to the inside of the pot then cut the roots. It's better to use pruning tools especially for bonsai trees because they are designed specifically for that purpose and it makes pruning easier. Bonsai Tools & Wire