The juniper bonsai is one of the most common and popular outdoor bonsai trees because it is the easiest to care for; however, there are many people who have been unsuccessful. I've included some of the common mistakes made by bonsai owners and some advice on how to overcome these obstacles.

The most common mistake I've seen people make with the juniper bonsai is that they keep it indoors. During the past seven years, I noticed that most of all the people who were having trouble keeping their bonsai alive were keeping it indoors and less than twenty percent of the people were having any success at all. I know it may seem obvious that an outdoor bonsai should be kept outdoors, but most people do not know that bonsais have to be in a specific location and climate condition. They assume that they can keep their tree anywhere they want without suffering any consequences without learning how to bonsai [http://www.freehowtobonsai.com/] correctly.

Another common mistake people make is keeping their juniper in the direct sunlight. The juniper bonsai can be kept in direct sunlight, but it makes it a lot harder to keep alive because the water will evaporate much faster causing the soil to dry out frequently. Also, too much direct sunlight can cause the foliage to yellow.

Yellowing can also be caused by lack of nutrients. Although it is not necessary to feed your bonsai to keep it alive, feeding your bonsai with a slow-release organic fertilizer can keep your bonsai healthy and green. Feeding your plant can also boosts its immune system and prevents diseases making it easier to care for your tree.
Neglecting to repot your bonsai and trim a third of its rooting system is another frequent mistake that bonsai owners face. The juniper bonsai should be repotted and the roots trimmed every two to three years. Many beginners have told me that they thought bonsais do not grow anymore and stay the same size. That is simply not true. All bonsai trees will continually to grow, but usually very slowly. You can keep your bonsai miniaturized by replanting your bonsai back in the original container, but make sure to use new soil when transplanting. Just make sure to trim back your bonsai's branches and foliage to prevent over burdening the roots.