I learned something from this video. Or to be more precise, the video emphasised things I already know. You can't cheat time and you can't cheat the natural character of a tree. But your project can turn out nicely if given time and occasional corrections. The structure maybe isn't clear now, but maybe it will later.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. You're absolutely right-we have to be patient and respect the natural development of each tree. I really don't know why I thought it would work but it obvisously didn't. As you say, the structure may come together more naturally so I'm gonna keep caring until then.
Other videos suggest. You need to move your trees to a plastic pot and place on the ground to let the rots grow through the pot in the ground, thus giving the Trunk a chance to get thicker. Think a tree trunk needs balance the larger the roots are and the larger the branches get, the bigger the trunk can grow. Let bonsai grow on the ground for 1 to 2 years cut roots that grow out of pot and put back on the ground again for 1 to 2 years. Same for the branches on top. Repot back into your shallow bonsai pot when you're happy with how big the trunk is. Then, just maintained the trees shape
Thanks for the suggestion! That’s a great approach for thickening the trunk, and I agree that giving the roots more room to grow helps create that balance between the trunk, roots, and branches. It's getting cold here so I'm gonna move them to a bigger, deeper pot next spring. Also, I'll definitely keep in mind to be patient this time. Thanks for watching and sharing your tips!
I learned something from this video. Or to be more precise, the video emphasised things I already know. You can't cheat time and you can't cheat the natural character of a tree. But your project can turn out nicely if given time and occasional corrections. The structure maybe isn't clear now, but maybe it will later.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. You're absolutely right-we have to be patient and respect the natural development of each tree. I really don't know why I thought it would work but it obvisously didn't. As you say, the structure may come together more naturally so I'm gonna keep caring until then.
Other videos suggest. You need to move your trees to a plastic pot and place on the ground to let the rots grow through the pot in the ground, thus giving the Trunk a chance to get thicker. Think a tree trunk needs balance the larger the roots are and the larger the branches get, the bigger the trunk can grow. Let bonsai grow on the ground for 1 to 2 years cut roots that grow out of pot and put back on the ground again for 1 to 2 years. Same for the branches on top. Repot back into your shallow bonsai pot when you're happy with how big the trunk is. Then, just maintained the trees shape
Thanks for the suggestion! That’s a great approach for thickening the trunk, and I agree that giving the roots more room to grow helps create that balance between the trunk, roots, and branches. It's getting cold here so I'm gonna move them to a bigger, deeper pot next spring. Also, I'll definitely keep in mind to be patient this time. Thanks for watching and sharing your tips!
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