Modern Styling Methods
Modern Styling Methods: Creating Fullness and Depth In an earlier post, we discussed the pros of cutting back growth rather than pinching the needles back. Now that you have done
Modern Styling Methods: Creating Fullness and Depth In an earlier post, we discussed the pros of cutting back growth rather than pinching the needles back. Now that you have done
Pinching or Cutting: Which is Best? Juniper styling tips, pinching or cutting your foliage and needles. Which one is the better method? Traditionally, the technique for pushing back growth in
Satsuki Azaleas: Balancing Blooms One of the little known secrets of working with Satsuki Azaleas is balancing their flowers. When Balancing Blooms on Satsuki Azaleas with an advanced older tree,
Satsuki Azaleas Satsuki Azaleas are one of the most desired trees in bonsai. The most desired attributes in a Satsuki Azalea bonsai tree are a combination of a very thick
Bonsai Branch Arrangement Branch arrangement is most often the difference between a good bonsai tree and a wonderful bonsai tree. Unfortunately branch arrangement is one of the most difficult things
Preparing the Donor Tree Grafting bonsai is a great technique for developing growth and planning for the future design of your tree. However, sometimes not enough time is spent on
Benefits of Grafting for Improving your Tree Two of the benefits of grafting are to improve the quality of your trees whether it be purely for more desirable foliage or
Creating Bonsai Jins Bonsai jins are a great way to add character and style to your tree. It also lets you utilize the unused branches on a tree and create
Layering a Juniper Procumbens Nana Yesterday evening, I stumbled across a great Juniper Procumbens Nana in our nursery that was perfect for a semi cascade. I spent the evening styling
California Juniper Workshop On October 2nd, I had the opportunity to assist David Nguy during his California Juniper workshop at the Golden State Bonsai Federations’ Annual Convention. During the workshop,
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