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Preserved, Artificial or Live Bonsai: Which One for Which Room
Choose a preserved bonsai for a desk, a shelf or any indoor room without direct sun. Choose artificial for a sunny window, a porch or a spot that gets knocked.
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What Is a Preserved Bonsai, and How Long Does It Last?
A preserved bonsai is a real juniper tree whose foliage has been treated with a food-grade glycerin solution so it stays soft…
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What Size Bonsai for a Desk, a Counter or a Lobby
For a desk, choose a bonsai 10 to 14 inches tall. For a counter or a console, 14 to 22 inches. For…
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Bonsai for Offices, Lobbies and Rooms with No Light
The best bonsai for an office or a room with no natural light is a preserved one. It is real juniper treated…
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Turf, Moss or Boxwood: Which Covering for an Outdoor Sculpture
For an outdoor sculpture, turf is the toughest covering and needs only a rinse, but it looks less natural up close. Sphagnum…
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Preserved Ball Topiary: Single, Double or Triple?
Choose a single ball for a low spot beside a chair or a door, a double for the floor of an ordinary…
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How Long Does Topiary Last?
How long topiary lasts depends on the material and the spot. A live boxwood can last for decades and gets better with…
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What a Dinosaur Topiary Is Made Of, and What One Costs
A turf dinosaur topiary is a molded fiberglass shell, built up in several layers, covered in dense artificial turf. A few are…
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Lighted Topiary: How It Works and What to Expect
A lighted topiary is a welded steel wire frame in the shape of an animal, with strings of small lights woven along…
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Topiary Moss Care: Watering, Misting and Reviving a Brown Mossed Topiary
A mossed topiary turns brown when the sphagnum moss dries out, and in sun it can dry out in a day. Keep…
