Mar 9th, 2008
Bonsai Gardening
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Bonsai gardening is an ancient form of meditation used in Asian cultures for relaxation.
Today the hobby has spread around the world, with a large number of individuals indulging in the practice.
It allows them to relax, de-stress from their day and focus their attention on just one basic thing instead of the many ideas or problems already in their head.
This form of gardening is significantly different from traditional forms of gardening:
One of the main differences is that it uses a type of tree instead of various plants and fauna. In Western cultures gardeners refer to these as bonsai trees.
Bonsai gardening also differs from typical gardening because it takes place predominantly inside. The trees can be grown indoors, with only minimal exposure to sunlight. Theses trees also require very little maintenance, which makes them perfect for people’s busy western lifestyles.
The goal of bonsai gardening is to trim a significant portion of the tree away as it begins to grow.
Many bonsai trees actually resemble dead or dying trees because they have very little greenery on their limbs. As the tree begins to grow, its limbs should be carefully trimmed to keep its minimal appearance.
Bonsai gardening requires intense concentration as these limbs are cut.
There is also a trend among gardeners to create different styles and shapes into their bonsai trees.
This is done by carefully sculpting the tree as it grows, and molded into a specific design.
It can take months for the tree to form this shape, and requires the gardener to focus a significant amount of time on creating this design.
You can find out more about bonsai gardening here.
