A dwarf tree is going to be a lot easier to manage in a bonsai pot.” Other traits in Japanese maple’s favor: it’s more forgiving when it comes to pruning; the flexible branches are easily ...

Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind.

Above: A Japanese maple, in all its glory ... Depending on the size and shape, a rock also can serve as a functional element–as seating or a table–in the garden. For more ideas about how ...