What the tree lives on.

Anodized aluminum training wire in a range of gauges, with a matching cutter. Wire sets a branch's direction while it's still flexible; the cutter removes it cleanly without scarring the bark.

Our own handmade Yixing ceramic pots — unglazed purple clay, porous and breathable, made to age with the tree. Browse the full range under Pots.

Carbon-steel shears for clean, precise cuts — the tool you reach for most. A sharp, balanced pair does less damage than a ragged cut, and the wound heals faster.

Automates watering on a schedule so trees never miss a day. Paired with drippers, it makes hands-off care possible through travel or peak summer.

Fiberglass mesh laid over the drainage holes at repotting. It keeps soil and fine roots in the pot while water flows freely, and stops pests from crawling up through the base.

A gentle bottom-heat mat that warms the soil for seeds, cuttings, and early root growth — useful for starting trees before the weather turns.

A renewable coconut-husk fiber that holds moisture without turning soggy. Blended into a mix, it buffers watering and keeps fine feeder roots hydrated between drinks.

A ready-to-dilute liquid feed for routine feeding through the season — quick to apply and easy to control.

A water-soluble powder feed mixed into your watering can — convenient for regular, measured feeding across a bench of trees.

A slow organic nitrogen source. Worked lightly into the soil surface, the pellets break down over weeks to feed the tree gradually.

A balanced mineral fertilizer — equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — for all-around growth. A reliable base feed when you want simple, even nutrition.

An organic fish-and-kelp blend for steady feeding through the growing season — mild enough for regular use on trees in active growth.

A gentle organic feed rich in trace minerals. Diluted and watered in through the season, it supports steady growth without the burn risk of harsh synthetics.

Coated granules that release nutrients slowly with heat and moisture, feeding the tree over months. Scatter on the soil surface and let it work through the season.

A concentrated liquid rooting hormone you dilute to the strength a cutting needs — one bottle covers a range of species.

A rooting-hormone powder graded by strength, from softwood to hardwood cuttings — useful when you're propagating harder-to-root species.

A rooting-hormone powder for propagating cuttings. Dip the cut end before planting to encourage faster, stronger root development.

A gel-form rooting hormone that clings to the cutting and seals the cut. Handy for propagation where a loose powder would brush off.

A bait gel for ants, which farm aphids and scale on bonsai. A small dot near the trouble breaks the cycle without spraying the tree.

A broad-spectrum insecticide for stubborn infestations — scale, aphids, mites. Use sparingly and as directed, when gentler measures haven't held.

Get pure knowledge straight from an old Japanese master. This book is full of valuable information that is hard to find elsewhere.

This book covers all aspects of bonsai principles and practices by the “Father” of American bonsai. You'll discover reliable data based on doing and teaching. This book may be hard to find and expensive, but is very valuable.

This book covers all aspects of bonsai principles and practices by the “Father” of American bonsai. You'll discover reliable data based on doing and teaching. This book may be hard to find and expensive, but is very valuable.

This is a collection of aspirational bonsai photos that are within reach. It's a great starting point to help you define the goal of your bonsai creations.

Peter is a prolific British author who migrated to America. His book is filled with beautiful sketches helpful for beginner learning. He also shares conventional wisdom on bonsai implementation.

Look through this excellent album of beautiful bonsai from the collection of this venerable bonsai artist in Taiwan. You'll explore traditional Japanese style bonsai with a Chinese twist. This album can be used to help you envision our American naturalistic style of bonsai.