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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Field maple for bonsai
Field maples are often found in hedges and along countryside lanes. Their leaves reduce well. Unfortunately the branches do not ramify as fine as some of the Japanese maples and it is for this they are fairly uncommon as bonsai.
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Transplanting maple seedlings for bonsai
In spring seedlings can grow extremely quickly. As such, one should pay attention that they have enough space. When replanting, work the roots.
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