While many of these tools are used in basic maintenance of established trees, there are some tools used for grafting and defoliation that are typically only purchased and used by those who are forming their own bonsai tree designs. Many bonsai trees are only suitable for outdoor growth in ornamental gardens. This can be done indoors, so long as the temperature near the plant remains cold enough that the tree does not come out of dormancy. This is particularly important, as a tree coming out of dormancy too early can cause problems. It is possible for ficus bonsai to be maintained year round, although this can damage some species of ficus. If you do not have wire that is strong enough for your size of tree, it is very easy to rectify. You can use a smaller wire that is double layered. This will provide equal strength to the thicker bonsai wire and do no extra damage to the tree. This is extremely convenient, especially if you already own wire for a smaller tree and want to work on a tree that has since matured. If the quality of any part of your bonsai is low, you will experience problems. However, a bonsai sale does not necessarily mean low quality goods. There are many Japanese manufacturers of bonsai goods that periodically sell their goods at low prices in order to make way for new stock. These types of bonsai sales are usually where you can get the best prices on high quality bonsai supplies and plants. When you are growing bonsai for the first time, you will want to approach aspects like wiring with caution. When growing bonsai, the wires should be placed on the tree in such a way that it causes bending without gouging or breaking the branch. This takes a subtle amount of pressure on the branch of the tree, and consideration on how to place the wires. Taking Proper Care of a Bonsai Tree Bonsai tree care is a fundamental part of the bonsai hobby. The trees are the star of the show, and as such, they need the proper care to remain beautiful and healthy. If you are just starting to get into the bonsai hobby, bonsai tree care may be a little difficult for you to understand at first.