Zelkova bonsai: From dead stick to clump
Sometimes we are quick to call a tree dead. And there are moments that a little bit of effort can result in a nice plant!
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Developing Taxus bonsai
Taxus is one of the best species for bonsai. It is however a species with a few special tricks. So how to start on a yew bonsai?
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Tamarix bonsai full of surprises
Tamarix is a fast growing species featuring a spectacular bark with age. Untill something goed wrong, as with mine..
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Nature’s little helpers
Ladybugs are great to get rid of aphids. A little reminder to not use insecticides unless one really has to.
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Removing azalea bonsai flowers
Spring has arrived. The Azaleas are flowering. Great views in the garden. But.. A moment will come when the first flowers start to whilt. It is time to consider removing …
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Removing side branches
From growing fields one can get pretty decent bonsai material and older stock is often affordable. But, like for this maple, sometimes you need to make drastic cuts.
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Bonsai propagation by cuttings in spring
Taking cuttings is a perfect way to get more plants of your favorite type. Thi spring, I decided to try some Arakawa japanese maple cuttings.
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Bonsai material: Digging from a garden
For many people finding suitable bonsai material is dificult. One source is often overlooking: Digging from backyards. A guide to doing this successfully.
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