What tools are needed for a bonsai tool kit

There are quite a number of tools that will assist with the pruning and care of a bonsai plant. Many bonsai plants can be cared for with a simple bonsai tool kit and everyday items. When these tools are used correctly they will assist in maintaining a beautiful bonsai tree or plant which adds to the decor in a garden.

The bonsai tool kit required for the growing and maintenance of bonsai plants are mostly the same as those used for regular gardening. Some tools are different; a bonsai tree needs a bowl or a tray, for example, but most tools like cutters or wires remain the same and should be part of your bonsai tool kit.

Main tools that are required for looking after a bonsai

A small spade is a basic need. A sharp pair of trimming shears that are easy to handle for basic shaping of a bonsai plant are a necessity. A brass or a steel trowel for using on the soil around the plant is useful. A watering can to water the plant will keep it in good shape. A root hook is a sharp bladed tool and is required for the bonsai plants care, although an alternative is a pocket-knife with a long blade. Wire cutters are required to cut wire for branch shaping. Leaf cutters are useful to trim the leaves of the bonsai plant, although small scissors are just as useful. A spatula is a kitchen utensil but is perfect for packing dirt of positioning the ground cover of the bonsai. A rake is used to rake the land around the plant. Pliers are also a useful tool.

Care of Bonsai Tool Kit

To prolong the use of your bonsai tool kit, they need to be kept clean. Resin, soil and plant waste must be removed and cleaned from any tools, especially from the cutters. Solidified resin needs to be removed and the cutting edges of equipment should be cleaned with special oils. If the cutters and pliers are not going to be used for a long time, the have to be oiled and kept in a clean cloth and in a dry place. All tools should be sharpened from time to time to keep them in good working order.

The soil that is used for bonsai plants as well as the fertilizers must be stored in a dry place. Bonsai trays and bowls have to be rotated from time to time if they are kept outside.