Tools
A bonsai, as a miniature tree, mimics what happens in nature. Once the design has been decided, therefore, the bonsai enthusiast will seek to shape their plant into the form best suited to bringing out its unique character, using the most appropriate care (watering, fertilising, etc.) and techniques (pruning, wiring, etc.). These operations require specialised tools and equipment. To work successfully, it is essential to have the right tool for every situation, taking into account both your own needs (whether amateur or professional) and those of the plant (species with particular characteristics, specimens of different sizes, and the position of the part to be treated).
All the tools presented in this section are imported from Japan or China, where the bonsai tradition is very ancient and has reached levels of unrivalled refinement.