Category Archives: Weather + Seasons
Help! The Leaves on my Bonsai are Dry and Crispy
If you find that the leaves have gone dry and crispy on your bonsai the most likely cause is dehydration. The soil has dried out too much at some point and the bonsai has suffered as a result. There are a number of stages of dehydration which you can check for. If the leaves have [...]
Autumn – A Beautiful Season For Bonsai
Autumn is now upon us and is a time when most of your bonsai will start to lose their leaves. Some people can be quite disappointed with this season because it means to them that the bonsai will lose a lot of it’s beauty. Although they will lose their leaves, it should not be seen [...]
Wind Dangers
Wind can be a dangerous mistress for your bonsai! Today in the UK we are experiencing severe gales of up to 70mph. This can be bad news where your bonsai are concerned. – If you have monkey poles you should make sure that the pots are either tied down or place them on the floor [...]
Hot Hot Weather
It’s suddenly gone very hot here in (usually rainy) Wales. The last week or so has brought on temperatures of 26C (80F). It’s been a bit of a shock because it’s normally a little chilly in the mornings here all year round. My bonsai have also been a bit shocked at the sudden heat increase! [...]
The Oak & Ash Race
Every year the oak and the ash have a race to see who can open it’s leaves first. The oak and ash are both completely different in that they respond to different factors to whether they open their leaves or not. The oak responds to warmth. Periods of more warmth in early spring will cause [...]
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