Perhaps because they look exotic, delicate, and fiddly, it's easy to miss that common, hardy shrub species often make excellent bonsai. Indeed, any woody perennial has a decent chance of making a good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a ginseng ficus bonsai tree on display at Hicks Nurseries in Jericho, New York.

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree -- it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. *Special offer only available to new subscribers or returning subscribers ...