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Are you searching for beautiful, exotic Bonsai Trees to enrich your lifestyle? Are you interested in ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your bonsai needs? Hollow Creek Bonsai can offer you both. Hollow Creek Farms, Inc., is a bonsai nursery offering indoor and outdoor bonsai trees. Our Bonsai Trees are grown with loving care to ensure you receive a truly remarkable tree. As the largest supplier of bonsai soil in the United States, you can understand why we have been declared the best in our field.
All of our tropical bonsai trees and plants are kept in a 2,200-square-foot heated tropical house, which is ideal for their growth and development. In addition to our beautiful Bonsai Trees and plants, we carry a wide selection of other Bonsai items at our store including:tools, pots, wire, books, and soil to make your Bonsai collection thrive. Our Bonsai Accessories include Ikebana Pots, Handmade Teapots,Viewing Stones,and Orchid Pots. All which will complement your collection nicely and at a price you can afford. 
Our prices are extremely affordable, and many selections of bonsai begin at a mere $19.95! Nationwide shipping is available, and our business is a licensed nursery by New York State (#243360). Our family-owned-and-operated business is backed by more than 15 years of experience. Contact Hollow Creek Bonsai,or just click on one of the items on the tool bar above and discover the difference we can make for you.
Where does Bonsai originate from? The first known mention of a Bonsai was in an 800-year-old picture, discovered in an ancient temple in China. So it's very likely that the Chinese started growing Bonsai. The Japanese learned the Bonsai-art later on and discovered new ways to grow Bonsai. The first Bonsai trees were brought to the United States in the 20th century. Ever since Bonsai has grown increasingly popular.
The literal translation of bonsai is "plant in a tray". Many people think Bonsai is a species of
tree, but it really is a way of growing a tree in a way that it's small in size but still has all the characteristics of a full-grown tree. There are many styles to choose from, any of the seven Japanese styles or why not chose free form to suit your personal taste.
In Bonsai we try to imitate the natural tree around us Think about the Cascade-style, imitated
from trees that carry so much snow on their leaves that the trunk bends to form a large loop.
Bonsai are planted in special Bonsai pots, usually from Japan or China. Normally Bonsai pots from Japan and China are of the highest quality, but therefore more expensive. The pots are made of high-quality clay and are baked on high temperatures so that they are hardy for very low and high temperatures. Trees which are still in development and not yet entirely formed are being
planted in relatively large pots, to provide room for a good root system. Trees are never planted from a large pot to a Bonsai pot in one time, because it takestime to let the tree get used to smaller pots.The value of choosing the correct pot is frequently underestimated. Only with the right pot can a Bonsai look natural,and beautiful. There are several matters concerned finding the right pot for a Bonsai, like:- Color of the tree, and possible flowers.- The altitude and breadth of the tree.- The style in which the tree has been formed.In choosing the right pot sizeThere are a few "rules" concerned choosing the right size of pot: The pot has to be something broader than 2/3 of the altitude of the tree. The pot must be wider than 2/3 of the breadth of the tree at trees which are wider than high. For high, slim trees the pot has to be something less broad than the breadth of the branches The depth of the pot should be equal to the thickness of the root-trunk. The cascade style is an exception concerning the depth of the pot.
When choosing the right form and color. The color and form of a Bonsai pot are very important. There are both glazed and unglazedpots, in several colors and sizes. The most striking colour of the tree determines the colour of the pot. This can be the colour of the trunk, but also possible flowers. A few tips: Darkgreen and darkblue Bonsai Pots are for Trees with a striking colour like yellow, orangje or red. Conifers and some pine-trees like blue, brown and unglazed Bonsai Pots. The pot should never be to striking so all the viewer's attention goes to the tree itself. The form of the pot is very important to, but herefore no special rules excist. It's mainly a matter of taste. Make sure the Bonsai pot you choose has at
least one drainage hole in the bottom. Composition of your planting must be thought out. It's very important to place the trees in
the right composition during the repotting: For square and round pots: In the middle. For oval and rectangular pots the tree should be placed just off center unless it is a formal upright. Then the center would be the best place for it.
The shape of your Bonsai pots depends on the Tree and what feeling you are trying to exhibit.
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BONSAI CARE
A Bonsai tree takes great care in a lot of ways. Watering, feeding and pruning these trees are unlike any plant you will ever take care of. Many consider Bonsai a work of art and there are some basic care rules to follow.
Bonsai trees use a "free draining" type of soil. Bonsai roots can't survive with too much setting water. Bonsai are grown with a lot less soil than other plants and so they require more watering. Regular plants have soil that holds the moisture of water so that the plant can use it as it needs it, the Bonsai don't have that luxury. The trees location, the temperature of the air that is within its environment and lighting all determine how much your Bonsai will need watering. There are several ways to tell if your Bonsai needs water. You can pick the plant up, the lighter it is the more of a chance it needs water. You can put a finger just below the surface of your soil, however the problem with using this method is that there isn't a lot of soil, chances are that when using this method it may seem like your plant always needs water. Finally, watch your leaves. Bonsai trees get really dry leaves when they need water. A good example of this is a jade tree. The normally rounded leaves will look withered and dry. You can buy a moisture meter and it really is an inexpensive item, but sometimes it is hard to get a true reading in Bonsai Soil. They work better in potting soil.
And speaking of watering, Bonsai do best when they are exposed to humidity. Most trees thrive better when they are in a humid environment, however if you live in an area that is not naturally humid this can be an issue when trying to grow a bonsai. There is something you can do though.
Many people mist their Bonsai plants and this will work for a small period of time however it starts to "burn" the leaves. "Burning occurs when leaves are wet in small amounts and then dried quickly. What ends up happening is the creation of brown spots.
Now that winter is here, watering is still a very important part of your Bonsai day. Your soil needs moisture year round to keep your trees healthy. But you must be carefull not to overwater as during the cold seasons this will cause the formation of rootrot and mold to develope. Even during the dormant season its important to view your Bonsai Trees at least once a week so as to prevent any unwanted conditions from getting started.
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