Old Tree Yard

12/10/2026

Spring has arrived in KZN, and that means it's prime time for repotting and fertilising your bonsai.

As the new growth starts pushing, your tree is waking up and ready to use that energy to recover from root work. If you haven't repotted in a year or two, now's the window to check the roots, refresh the soil, and ease up fertiliser back in once you see new growth settle.

Got a tree you're unsure about? Drop a comment, happy to help. 🌱

04/09/2026

Meet the newest member of Old Tree Yard. 🐉🌱

He’s small, he’s green, and he’s officially been appointed Guardian of the Yard.

From the first bonsai taking shape to the nursery growing around us, he’ll be there for all of it keeping an eye on the trees, watching over the packing bench, supervising the inevitable mess, and witnessing every little bit of progress along the way.

And knowing him… probably causing a little mischief of his own. 👀

There’s just one problem.

Our bonsai guardian doesn’t have a name yet.

We’ve narrowed it down to five names, and later today you get to decide which one sticks.

Keep an eye out for the poll and cast your vote.

After all, if he’s going to be part of the Old Tree Yard journey, he deserves a name worthy of the job. 🐉🌿

Welcome to the Yard, little guardian.

01/09/2026

We’re live. 🌱

www.oldtreeyard.co.za is open!

https://oldtreeyard.co.za/barn is taking orders!

Thank you for everyone’s continued support. Happy growing!

A Japanese-inspired bonsai nursery and restoration yard near Ballito, on the KZN North Coast. Trees bought, sold, restored, and documented as it happens.

26/08/2026

Happy days in the nursery as we repot our bonsai! 🌱🪴

The buds are swelling, which means it’s repotting time & one of our favourite times of the year.

For us, nothing beats a quality mix of Japanese Hyuga Pumice, Ibaraki Akadama & Fujizuna Lava Rock. Our go-to starting ratio is 1:1:1, although we’ll tweak the mix with a little extra Akadama for some of our thirstier species.

All three substrates are imported directly from Japan 🇯🇵 and selected specifically for bonsai cultivation.

And exciting news… our fresh shipment of Ibaraki Akadama has just arrived! We’re busy getting it screened, weighed and packaged as we speak, ready for all you bonsai enthusiasts. 🌳

More Japanese substrates, pots & tools coming soon. 🇯🇵

14/08/2026

We had a good giggle at this!

Old Tree Yard wishes you lots of fun, happy growing! 🌱☺️

06/08/2026

Premium Japanese substrates available for delivery or collection in Ballito. Dm for order placement. Happy growing 🌳

31/07/2026

Bonsai Essentials for Sale 🌳

Premium Japanese pumice and lava rock, plus anodised aluminium training wire in all sizes.

Everything you need for repotting and wiring season.

- Available in 1L, 5L and 100g options
- Prices as shown, DM to order
- Courier delivery available nationwide

27/07/2026

A little sneak peek behind the scenes on this beautiful Monday evening.

Some of our trees just need that extra TLC, so they get pampered on the balcony at home. From Old Tree Yard to you, happy growing!

23/07/2026

What a special morning.

Spent it with Lynne from Misty Moon Bonsai, surrounded by a beautiful selection of trees and soaking up so much knowledge.

Days like this remind us why we love this craft.

Thank you Misty Moon Bonsai!

20/07/2026

Our first shelves are almost complete.

Old Tree Yard’s storage and dispatch space is slowly coming together one shelf, one product and one step at a time.

Soon, these shelves will be stocked with bonsai pots and more essential supplies, ready to serve all you bonsai enthusiasts nationwide.

Japanese pumice, lava stone, and aluminium wire are already in stock, with pots and plenty more on the way.

Follow along as we build Old Tree Yard from the ground up. 🌱