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About The Bonzai Tree

Bonzai is a Japanese word, but its roots are Chinese and are derived from the word “punsa”. This word means “tree in a pot” The practice of growing trees in a pot was originally Chinese, but the practice of growing the Bonzai Tree was made into an art form by the Japanese when the concept […]

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About basic bonsai styles

Bonsai, as a Japanese art form, is more regulated than it’s Chinese counterpart, the penjing. Bonsai attempts to achieve the ideal tree, while penjing attempts to reproduce nature. This is why perfect styling exists in bonsai if you obey the ‘rules’, while penjing leave you free to your creation. As a result these are the

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Deck Railing 101

A whole article dedicated to deck railing is hardly glamorous, but there’s more to them than you think. Not only do railings reflect the style of the home, but they are required safety features.   Here are some tips for deciding what type of deck railing design best suits your situation.   Top Rails –

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Cheap Pond Liners

Installing a garden pond is no longer a distant dream but an easy goal. Concrete ponds have been replaced with artificial, preformed and flexible Pond Liners which make the task of installing a pond easier and cheaper.   When building on a budget, one can settle for a small water garden that holds less than

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