How to make a Bonsai tree – DIY

Learn how to make a bonsai tree all by yourself! In this Bonsai tutorial we show you how to create a bonsai from cheap nursery stock material. The tree we work on is a 5-year-old Spruce (Picea abies), purchased at a local garden center for about 15 USD.

Bonsai Empire is dedicated to share the living art of Bonsai – we created this video as a DIY tutorial to help and motivate beginners. The video is part of the online courses that we offer, for more free videos go to:
https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/beginners-course

Bonsai techniques explained:
– Pruning: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/pruning
– Tools: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/general/tools
– Wiring: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/wiring
– Repotting: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/repotting
– Substrate: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/bonsai-soil
– Bonsai care: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care

Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
1:21 – Repotting
7:17 – Initial styling
14:01 – Second styling
21:16 – Conclusion

We like to thank Clingendael (Japanese garden) and Bob Ruitenbeek (Technical supervision).

Learn how to make a Bonsai tree with our online courses:
https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/beginners-course