This is my horse chestnut and I will be going through its progression from a seed to a bonsai below. (Although its not quite there yet). If you want to watch it in video format, you can watch the YouTube playlist below. The videos show the progression every month throughout the year, sort of like […]
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In 2017 I air layered a branch off a full size Yew tree (Taxus Baccata) to start a bonsai with. I still have this Yew and I will be going through its progression below. If you want to watch it in video format, you can watch the YouTube playlist below. The videos show the progression
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Wiring a bonsai tree is an important part of bonsai but if you are new to the hobby it can seem like a very strange thing. You are probably wondering what it is all about and what exactly is bonsai wire and how it is different to any other wire? and where exactly do you
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When you look at a lot of different bonsai trees you will start to see that some look better than others and you might not be able to pin point why this is. You might also hear people getting very excited about a piece of material that looks a total mess, but they tell you
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Repotting a bonsai is something you are going to have to do at some point. It is a vital part of growing a tree in a pot and you need to do it to keep them healthy. (You can read – When Should You Repot A Bonsai – for more information) Repotting is quite a
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When you first start with bonsai it can be a little unclear about what makes a good tree. Really any tree can be used as bonsai, but certain species will be far better than others as they just have better characterises that work better as bonsai and they respond better to bonsai techniques. There is
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Growing bonsai under grow lights is popular on social media, and I am probably part of the problem. I own two grow lights and I am always going on about how great they are and how my trees are growing so much better because of them. But do you really need grow light for your
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Repotting is a pretty intense experience for a tree, so knowing how to look after it after this operation is pretty important and the most important part of all this is being able to water it properly. Even if you have owned the tree for a number of years, how you water the tree after
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When you are growing bonsai trees, the roots are a very important part of the tree. It is also vital that you know what condition your roots are in so you can work out what type of work you can do and so you can keep the tree healthy. The roots are like the engine
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It’s always nice to see a ladybird in the garden, but at the same time no one wants insects on their trees. Luckily when it comes to ladybirds, they are actually your friend and are a good thing so they are nothing to worry about. Although, they can be a sign that you may have
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