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Exclusive Bonsai Boy of New York Trees

Each of the pictured bonsai trees from the above sample categories includes information on the tree's common and botanical name, approximate age and height .

To enhance the beauty of your bonsai, each of our premium trees is potted in a glazed, imported, proportionate, ceramic container which includes decorative landscape pebbles and a multi-colored, textured rock accessory. All of our established bonsai trees are shipped with easy-to-follow care instructions and carefully wrapped and securely packaged so that they arrive quickly and in excellent condition.

From our private collection we are happy to make available bonsai trees from the finest selection of specimen trees in the country. We offer an extensive variety of aged trees which have been carefully selected, grown and maintained under optimum greenhouse conditions at very affordable prices. These established indoor and outdoor specimens can be a unique extension of your bonsai collection or a cherished gift to be passed on.

The bonsai trees listed in our "One-of-a-Kind" pages (SKU item numbers that begin with the letter "K") tend to be older and more expensive than the trees listed elsewhere in our catalog. When you order a tree from this category, you will receive the same tree as in the image. When ordering a tree from elsewhere in our catalog, the tree that you receive will be substantially similar to the image.

For more info-> Trees Recommended by Bonsai Boy

Our extensive selection of recommended trees are "indoor" bonsai trees which will do well indoors or outdoors in temperatures above 50 ° F.

For more info->Artificial Trees

Don't have time to care for living trees, but you love the look of bonsai? Click onto our "Artificial Bonsai" and "Wire Sculpture" pages to view the work of artisans whose creations will excite and delight you - and you won't have to water them!

For more info-> Tools, Supplies, & Accessories

In our enthusiasm to enrich your bonsai experience, we offer an extensive selection of quality bonsai tools in both Beginner and Professional grades. Browse our large selection of bonsai pots, soils, tree nutrients, insecticides, figurines, T-shirts, coffee mugs and much more. Consider our moisture meter, a vital tool used to take the guess work out of watering.

for more info->Books & Videos

We offer a variety of books containing expert advice on growing, training and caring for bonsai trees for both beginning and experienced growers.

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Buy the Right Flowers!

Every day, there's a customer who picks up the phone, calls a florist... and gets completely tongue-tied. It's not due to a phobia of phones, flowers or florists -- it's a communications barrier. Most consumers aren't familiar with the names of the wide ranges of flowers available. By following these simple tips, you can order flowers with confidence.

When ordering floral gifts:

• describe the recipient's personality type -- romantic, natural, traditional, dramatic, for example. Or their favorite hobbies or colors. Your florist can match the arrangement with their personality -- and the recipient will really respond to the gift.

• If the gift is for a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, other personal milestone), let your florist know. They can offer suggestions on how to best celebrate.

• If the flowers are for interiors , describe where the arrangement will be placed. An arrangement for a mantle will be different from a table centerpiece. Also, describe your home decor, so your florist can create an arrangement that complements the style and colors of your home interior.

• Consider giving your florist your own vase or container to bring to life with flowers.

• When buy flowers or ordering them for yourself, ask for specific colors themes: pastels, bright and bold, all white. If you prefer a mixed flower arrangement or all one type of flower (i.e., roses or lilies), let your florist know.

• Keep basic information handy: the name, full address and phone number of the recipient; the delivery date; your card message.

Whether sending flowers across the country , your florist provides the expertise, convenience and service today's on-the-go consumers are looking for.
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How Flowers Affect to People's

With today's high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health - flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed.

"What's most exciting about this study is that it challenges established scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day moods in a healthy and natural way," said Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Rutgers and lead researcher on the study.

Research Findings

A team of researchers explored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10-month study of participants' behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator.

- Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed "true" or "excited" smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups.

- Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.

- Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends.

"Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy," said Dr. Haviland-Jones. "Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being."