soil and rocks

Hi everyone, I'm based in Victoria, BC, and have been rediscovering bonsai (after first dabbling with a ficus almost 2 decades ago). I've been trying to learn as much as I can, and wow, there's so much out there now, it's a bit overwhelming! I recently picked up a couple Japanese black pine...

Hia! I wanted to post some of my first baby-projects and look for some advice. Recently I've separated two twigs from my store-bought clump, and did some basic trunk wire (any criticism on the wires appreciated, first time doing a full trunk! I'm proud of the blue one). The goal is to give them...

Hey everyone, I’m working to formulate an affordable local alternative to buying Boons Mix, and have ended up with lots of bags of dirt and rocks! Welcome to crazy is right! I’m fascinated staring at stumps and dirt now. Will normal people understand? I am at this point thinking of mixing...

Hi, I recently purchased a Ginseng Ficus and I’ve searched online and on YouTube, but I just can’t seem to get every part of my question answered. I’ve seen pots with soil and a humidity tray and small rocks underneath and I’ve also seen pots with just small rocks and no soil or tray. I’ve read...