The best time of year to start a bonsai plant is in the summer. Select a woody plant about 8 to 15 inches tall and a suitable container. Wooden containers or even a rock as a container are also used. Pots with two or more holes will help you wire plants into the desired form.

The bottom of the container should be covered with a layer of gravel, and then the gravel should be covered with a layer of sand. The growth of the bonsai depends largely on the drainage, so the pots should have excellent drainage. The layer of sand should then be covered with a light layer of potting soil and so a good mixture should be made of potting soil, peat and sand.

img height="285" alt="bonsai_azalea.jpg" width="310" align="left" src="/wp-content/uploads/image/bonsai_azalea.jpg" />Lastly, the plant should be placed in the presence of sunlight (half day at least), and should be watered whenever the soil dries.

These are certain tips which can help you plant your first set of bonsai trees.