How ‘Bout A Bonsai For Boss Day Gift?

So, has your group even started talking yet about Boss’s Day on October 16?   What about your Boss Day gift?  Of course, there’s always the group lunch (better if the company pays the bill!) but how about something unique this year. Bonsai trees are great eco friendlly gifts that don’t require a huge amount of attention or gardening expertise but sure brighten up indoor spaces.

Growing bonsai trees is a very popular hobby and they make great conversation pieces and decor for home or an office.  But how do you decide if an indoor bonsai tree is right for your Boss Day gift?

• If your boss enjoys gardening, he/she will definitely enjoy bringing their hobby indoors at the office.  Maybe they haven’t tried growing bonsai in the past.  What a great way to introduce them to a new aspect of their hobby!
• If your boss isn’t a gardener, you can select a bonsai that doesn’t require as much attention.  You should probably check out the bonsai for dummies that are suitable for beginners who don’t have a lot of expertise!  Also stay away from the flowering bonsai.
• If your boss doesn’t have a lot of time, it’s OK.  Most bonsai just need a balance of water, temperature, humidity, and fertilizer. 
• If your boss has a creative side, growing bonsai is a great outlet for creativity!  Basic techniques for most bonsai are leaf trimming and pruning to maintain the small size and unique shapes.  Some varieties are suitable for wiring, clamping, grafting, and other techniques used in growing and shaping bonsai.
• If your boss has a small office space, the smaller bonsai trees are your best choice. 

Choose from a huge selection of indoor bonsai or bonsai for dummies  for your Boss Day gift – from $24.95 all the way to $395.00!  Some even have themes like this Golf Ball Bonsai shown on the left.  Read the descriptions to find the size (ranging from 6″ to a couple feet tall), the recommended care (some are “easy to care for”), and of course, look at the pot (some are round, square, oval, short, tall, etc.)! 

Special tools are available for pruning and shaping bonsai.  You can purchase tools individually or you may want to check out the sets including the 4-piece starter tool set with everything needed for beginning bonsai.  And don’t forget a beautiful bonsai book  -  a great gift for anyone interested in learning more about bonsai trees – and the perfect Boss Day gift.

Bonsai Tree gifts get our green thumbs up!