Hey guys, I am a brand-new Bonsai enthusiast. I would like some information on how the best way is to get started. I don't even have a tree, so any heads up on a great starter tree would be incredible.

Perhaps start off reading the site a bit and then post some more specific questions?

PDUB wrote: Hey guys, I am a brand-new Bonsai enthusiast. I would like some information on how the best way is to get started. I don't even have a tree, so any heads up on a great starter tree would be incredible.

The best possible advice is to find a local bonsai club, go to some meetings, talk, listen, and find out what trees live in your climate and how to make them do well.

My take on it is to start from locally hardy garden center materials. They are the easiest to grow and often quite inexpensive. Spend a few hours on researching how to shose the best starter tree from the garden center. Spend at least 1 year just learning how to grow it healthy. A spring one or more years from now, when it is ready for a small pot, go to a bonsai club and ask for help with repotting it into a proper bonsai pot.

Thanks for the tip! I will look into that.