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I'm getting really excited about the idea of finally being able to offer some outdoor bonsai trees. What I am looking at right now are Trident Maples Japanese mMples - probably red ones since I've already that that request Eastern Larch Japanese White Pine Japanese Black Pine

There is what used to be a lovely tiger bark bonsai sitting downstairs that dropped every one of its leaves because I repotted it and then let it dry out- that's called "yer bonsai double jeopardy". (sigh)

Fungus gnats are small flying insects about the size of a fruit fly. Yes they are irritating but don't let them freak out out.  In the interest of full disclousure they are almost impossible to keep out the the tropical plant and bonsai supply chain. 

A large and well developed root system could be the reason that your new not so tall bonsai was sold to you as a large tree.

Bonsai soil is one of those subjects where everyone seems to have a different opinion- so I guess I get to share mine. I hope you find this helpful. Why care about bonsai soil? Like really, isn't it basically the same as any houseplant soil? Bonsai soil is different than regular houseplant soil and it needs to be.