To prune your bonsai, grab garden shears, gin pliers, or twig trimmers such as Lackingone's 7.3-inch Professional Bonsai Scissors. Then, make a soil mix to nourish your tree.

The best bonsai tree for beginners is often considered to be the ficus as they are easy to care for. There are several types of ficus which are popular to grow as bonsai. Favorite varieties for ...