When you hear the phrase “Bonsai tree” you probably think of those tiny, ornate trees that people often keep as a sort of desk ornament. But in fact, Bonsai is not a type of tree at all—the word ...

Kokedama is sometimes called “poor man’s bonsai,” and the two do share some features: They’re both small displays of plants and moss. But “lazy person’s bonsai” might be a better description, because ...