Bonsai vs Gardening
Bonsai and gardening have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bonsai | Gardening |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $60 | $50 |
Choose bonsai if
- More fiddly, precise work
- Gentler on the body
- More of an indoor thing
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose gardening if
- Less fiddly
- More physical
- More time outside
About $50 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Bonsai: Bonsai Soil, Bonsai Wire, Bonsai Tool Kit Full cost breakdown
- Gardening: About $50 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown