
Renovating a Zelkova forest part 3
Putting smaller groups together to form one larger one, might be the best way to go.
Read MoreGrow your own miniature tree
The best way to learn about bonsai, it by looking at other trees. In order to get an idea of the time required to develop trees, looking at progression series may help. Here a few progressions to give you a sense of time and the steps involved to create bonsai when you have plants from a garden centre, dug up from a garden or purchased as pre-bonsai stock.
Putting smaller groups together to form one larger one, might be the best way to go.
Read MoreSometimes, you have to return to the basics, to then create something new.
Read MoreAt the end of 2020 I obtained a new project. A large Zelkova bonsai forest in dire need of some work.
Read MoreSometimes we are quick to call a tree dead. And there are moments that a little bit of effort can result in a nice plant!
Read MoreTamarix is a fast growing species featuring a spectacular bark with age. Untill something goed wrong, as with mine..
Read MoreSpring 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 …
Read MoreFrom 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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