Birch trees prefer well-draining soil that's slightly acidic. You can use a commercial bonsai soil mix or make your own by ...

The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water, allowing more space for roots to spread. That would be ...

Finally, don't forget to buy bonsai soil. In bonsai ... and peat moss in a 1:1:1 ratio. That being said, remember, bonsai ...