Pruning 'Niwaki' Japanese Garden Trees

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • In this video I work on pruning and shaping some large Scots Pines in the Japanese Garden at Herons Bonsai. I also explain the term Niwaki.
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  • @HeatherfishCreations
    @HeatherfishCreations 5 років тому +5

    Am I the only one that actually could watch a 48 hour pruning video? I like to listen and watch while I work. Something about the sound of the pruning shears is relaxing. I would even go so far as to say that 48 hours of just pruning with no commentary would be awesome.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому +2

      Really?

    • @HeatherfishCreations
      @HeatherfishCreations 5 років тому +1

      @@peterchan3100 Indeed. While I very much love your instruction videos and greatly look forward to them, I do also love the idea of just watching work being done in your nursery/garden for the sake of it. I make jewelry for a living and don't get away from my work desk as much as I would like to... so it would almost be like being able to enjoy the sanctuary of such a wonderful place even though I can't go there in person. It just seems so beautiful and relaxing... a type of ASMR I guess.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому +2

      @@HeatherfishCreations Come and visit us one day. You will find it really relaxing here.

    • @HeatherfishCreations
      @HeatherfishCreations 5 років тому +1

      @@peterchan3100 Perhaps Someday. :)

  • @creightonfreeman8059
    @creightonfreeman8059 5 років тому +14

    I've been raising Bonsai since I was a teenager but still enjoy watching other people prune and style. I feel you have the best or definitely one of the best youtube channels on Bonsai / Oriental Gardens. Keep up the good work and video production!

  • @Brandon-eg1wq
    @Brandon-eg1wq 3 роки тому +3

    I love this guy. I can watch his videos all day.

  • @strategicexit8561
    @strategicexit8561 5 років тому +10

    I could watch this for hours.... it's the least I can do till I have a garden to grow my own..

  • @ryanaugustus
    @ryanaugustus 5 років тому +47

    You, sir, are a treasure for the world bonsai community.

  • @fh7277
    @fh7277 4 роки тому +4

    The bonsai tree is also gorgeous, but this gentleman has a magical way of grabbing your attention even when there's really nothing much.👍👍👍

  • @Teresa-ih4sn
    @Teresa-ih4sn 2 роки тому +1

    Again!! Snip, snip, and snip!! And Peter has created magic! Amazing.

  • @Jaders1984
    @Jaders1984 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I have one of these tree and I have no clue how to take care of it. Now I think I can keep my tree happy and healthy.

  • @earthlyinspirations
    @earthlyinspirations 5 років тому +3

    Humility is the foundation in which true greatness is built upon. Thanks Peter for delivering your knowledge quietly.

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  • @themidger1
    @themidger1 5 років тому +13

    Absolutely stunning trees, and easily the most detailed and high quality video on niwaki pruning I’ve ever seen! Really gives you a respect for these trees, the pinnacle of artistic pruning technique

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому +1

      Thank you for your kind feedback

    • @flavio81686
      @flavio81686 4 роки тому

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  • @martinnaarendorp6833
    @martinnaarendorp6833 4 роки тому +1

    I have watched this video now countless times and starting to get it... thanks very much for this.

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 5 років тому +4

    Nicely done Peter. Truly a labor of love. Thanks

  • @aminminshaf8244
    @aminminshaf8244 3 роки тому +2

    Please post your 2 hours pruning video, I'll still watch it... watching you pruning is so enjoyable.

  • @annierampersad3982
    @annierampersad3982 5 років тому +6

    The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.Thanks for an amazing video.👏🌳

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  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for such a clear and informative video. I’m just beginning to learn about Japanese gardening techniques. I have a lot to learn, so I’m glad I found your channel here on UA-cam.

  • @KnifeCrazzzzy
    @KnifeCrazzzzy 3 роки тому +1

    Trimming trees is one of my favorite things to do! Beautiful done and thank you for sharing sir!

  • @PSPMHaestros
    @PSPMHaestros 5 років тому +64

    Wow, the audio and video quality has come a long way! Really enjoyable video

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  • @seemooreb.9724
    @seemooreb.9724 5 років тому +1

    Wow what a difference showing trunk makes..excellent work

  • @TheresaPowers
    @TheresaPowers 5 років тому +1

    absolutely gorgeous. Peter you are a real bonsai expert.

  • @juliengil8179
    @juliengil8179 4 роки тому +3

    Bravo ! C'est magnifique ! Vous êtes un Maître.

  • @suemiller4897
    @suemiller4897 4 роки тому +1

    So love watching your videos!

  • @conspiraterry7393
    @conspiraterry7393 4 роки тому +4

    My fondest desire would be to have you at my property for a week. You are such an inspiration!

  • @nikandluketravel
    @nikandluketravel 5 років тому +3

    10/10 audio quality. Thanks so much for the effort.

  • @goosecouple
    @goosecouple 4 роки тому

    This is the most comprehensive Niwaki video on youtube. Excellent.

  • @arpadvarga3475
    @arpadvarga3475 Рік тому

    Very helpful Peter! Got answer to all my questions

  • @clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957
    @clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful job

  • @EtainMcCloud
    @EtainMcCloud 5 років тому +1

    This is such a helpful video. I'm a member of a Japanese Buddhist temple in Portland Oregon. We have several old pine trees in our garden that need to be maintained. We've done different things over the years as far as who was caring for them. Most recently the temple has decided to let people volunteer to do the maintenance. I've been reading about Japanese gardening this year in an effort to be a better help to my community. This video sums up and shows the practical side of so much. I've shared it with my temple community and am so grateful to you for sharing your experience and wisdom with us. The trees look beautiful.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому +2

      Perhaps one day I will come and give you folk some lessons on how to prune your Temple trees. I would love to do that!

  • @neosapienz7885
    @neosapienz7885 3 роки тому +2

    Getting ready to create our backyard Japanese-inspired garden (geometric because our yard in the city is deep and narrow) and watching a lot of these videos. This is the best one. So was thinking a kousa dogwood as the centerpiece (pretty easy to maintain), a “fence” with climbing hydrangea to back the garden (and hide the garage wall and dog run), and two Japanese black pines. Now thinking one pine will be as much as I can handle. I need to look more into weeping somethings to complement...thanks for all the wisdom.

  • @keaneu4456
    @keaneu4456 3 роки тому

    Loved the finished look to the Scotts Pine. Made a big difference.

  • @claudialaurendeau2865
    @claudialaurendeau2865 4 роки тому +1

    NICE!! BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF ART

  • @chasehubbard5303
    @chasehubbard5303 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Pruned species Black Pine in a big planter today, needed some Niwaki coaching. I candled them too early last year for our climate.
    Thanks!

  • @TuanHoang-fg4kv
    @TuanHoang-fg4kv 5 років тому +3

    Thanks a lot for your great videos! I have a black pine in the front yard. and your video helps me to prune it the right way.

  • @Itsmeemily94
    @Itsmeemily94 5 місяців тому

    Thankyou so very much for sharing your knowledge,, what a wonderful guide you made. I understood it is a fine art. But, as my first detailed video you have given a very good, strong introduction! Thankyou again

  • @ikescorpio
    @ikescorpio 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work as always

  • @eucitizen78
    @eucitizen78 2 роки тому

    Always a pleasure to watch your work sir

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 5 років тому +18

    Thx for sharing Peter,. Such pruning would probably take me a week 😁.

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  • @veseo8408
    @veseo8408 4 роки тому +5

    Mr Peter thank you for great video,i hope we se training of niwaki from earlier stage in future videos,how to make shape of trunk with pruning etc....

  • @muzboz
    @muzboz 2 роки тому +1

    I love this. Great to see an expert talking through how to do this. Very educational! :D Thanks.

  • @hudcummings2979
    @hudcummings2979 5 років тому +1

    thanks, Peter . . . i see; how beautiful; lines of branch & tree trunk . . . hidden beauty in an always beautiful tree . . . human & nature working in harmony

  • @TheNatrjack965
    @TheNatrjack965 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video Peter thank you .

  • @thepaperstaggering
    @thepaperstaggering 5 років тому +4

    Great works, Pete. Truly professional.

  • @steveanacorteswa3979
    @steveanacorteswa3979 5 років тому +1

    What a difference Peter, I trimmed a large overgrown white pine that was shared by these 3 rental properties, now it looks beautiful, the flowers, grass and ground cover are growing again under it, everyone says it looks so beautiful now, it's amazing what a little work (well not little) does. Thanks for your tips, just did a Bonsai with my niece yesterday, she did a good job, chopped a lot off, didn't expect that from a girl, thanks again for all the encouragement and your time.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому +1

      Good for you - I would like to see what you did.

  • @KateInTheCity
    @KateInTheCity 5 років тому +2

    What a wonderfully enjoyable video. Thank you so much.

  • @robertobreglia2544
    @robertobreglia2544 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful video! Great job! These wonderful pines like a giant bonsai 👍👍🔝

  • @bonsaihigh
    @bonsaihigh 5 років тому +1

    2 hours for that is quite the patience! Things that nature teaches you 💚 thanks for the awesome video

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  • @TerryMatthews1
    @TerryMatthews1 5 років тому +4

    Thank's for that Peter, very informative and a great transformation. I bought a pair of these tripod ladders this year they're brilliant.

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  • @태양-h5y
    @태양-h5y 5 років тому +3

    Wow....hard work and accordingly amazing outcomes

  • @sassysanders3997
    @sassysanders3997 4 роки тому +1

    A Master's beautiful work.

  • @michaeldean1303
    @michaeldean1303 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent work...great vision as to what lies hidden beneath!

  • @flipmode9236
    @flipmode9236 5 років тому +8

    awesome. when you cut the lower big branch i heard the words " BE BOLD" in my head

    • @piezoman79
      @piezoman79 4 роки тому

      I agree. I liked the branch because I prefer the depth it provided while adding balance to the left side.
      “Clouding” is definitely an apt description as it gave the appearance of the trunk bursting through the clouds.

  • @P4Lutz
    @P4Lutz 5 років тому +8

    ah man i enjoy your pruning videos they are very soothing. great video :D

  • @angie3504
    @angie3504 5 років тому +1

    Bonsai on a large scale ... love it

  • @michaels.8663
    @michaels.8663 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful! What a lovely video.

  • @sophiaangelini4368
    @sophiaangelini4368 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for explaining the Japanese terms and reminding us of safety!

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  • @Collection_of_unseen_nature
    @Collection_of_unseen_nature 5 років тому +3

    Really fantastic job! Looks stunning 🤗🤗🤗 Sending you 39 sunny and warm hugs from southern Sweden 🤩 to all of you at Herons

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  • @mykorizzo6579
    @mykorizzo6579 5 років тому +2

    I always love the longer videos!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому +1

      thanks for your feedback - I always am afraid they might be boring.

    • @mykorizzo6579
      @mykorizzo6579 5 років тому

      @@peterchan3100 never, you have such a passion and it's so inspiring

  • @bobandmaryw4336
    @bobandmaryw4336 5 років тому +3

    Bless you man, i find great joy in learning this...

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  • @turfblacksmith
    @turfblacksmith 4 роки тому

    Very enjoyable and informative, a well made video and no annoying music. ありがとうございました。👍🏽

  • @pansepot1490
    @pansepot1490 5 років тому +9

    I have a very old tattered and shapeless thuja orientalis in my front yard. I had the intention of taking it out but your videos have inspired me to try and turn it into a giant garden bonsai. It’s going to take me years because old wood doesn’t bud easily so I’ll have to cut back in stages. I don’t know if it will work anyway I’ll give it a try.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Peter.

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    • @ravenbishop5232
      @ravenbishop5232 3 роки тому

      @@flavio81686 Good trim on that tree

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому

    I'm watching this again. So sweet.

  • @bryantcoleman5619
    @bryantcoleman5619 5 років тому +2

    A wonderful learning experience!

  • @benparkinson8314
    @benparkinson8314 5 років тому +1

    Thanks Peter. Lovely trees!

  • @mannyalmaraz9857
    @mannyalmaraz9857 3 роки тому

    you are now watching a master at work. I hope to have this in my back yard one day but maybe 2 and half as big

  • @2211slim
    @2211slim 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video, love those ladders

  • @headingnorth5701
    @headingnorth5701 5 років тому +1

    I always look forward to Peter's videos.

  • @mamanbear1
    @mamanbear1 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @jackfrost884
    @jackfrost884 5 років тому +1

    Excellent quality

  • @russmaleartist
    @russmaleartist 5 років тому +2

    There is satisfaction in pruning and shaping a tree. I have a weeping thin-leaf Japanese Maple that I had left grow for many years. Last year I decided it was way past time to prune, so I watched videos of people professionally pruning such a tree, and then I went at it. I think it turned out well . . . and this year I did some more pruning, but not as severe. The tree had only a very few small dead twigs as compared to large amounts, so the letting of the sun and air into the structure along with the showing of the limb structure really improved the heatlh and appearance.

  • @prehistoricliving
    @prehistoricliving 5 років тому +6

    Absolutely amazing work, you're the coolest!

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  • @Nizzon.
    @Nizzon. 4 роки тому

    Nice! Im planting small Scots Pines at my summerhouse and will prune and wire them like bonsais. Very inspiring!

  • @catherinealbion6955
    @catherinealbion6955 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful work Mr Chan.

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 4 роки тому

    Really something. Pleasure

  • @realitycheck1870
    @realitycheck1870 3 роки тому

    Wonderful demonstration!

  • @giovannibarranca2595
    @giovannibarranca2595 5 років тому +1

    Stunning!

  • @michaelnorman9644
    @michaelnorman9644 5 років тому +2

    Stunning... Thank you

  • @nipponsensei
    @nipponsensei 3 роки тому

    とてもきれい。日本にいる気持。わたしも庭木が欲しい。ビデオありがとうございます。

  • @fingersoup
    @fingersoup 5 років тому +2

    It appears to me that the production quality as well as the audio and visual quality have been improved tremendously! Thank you Dr. Chan for another Awesome video. 😎

  • @SissieKelley714
    @SissieKelley714 5 років тому +1

    Love watching your skill! Makes me want to prune something!

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  • @luisdanielmeraz
    @luisdanielmeraz 4 роки тому +1

    Quedaron espectaculares esos árboles.

  • @tewaewae
    @tewaewae Рік тому

    excellent tutorial, thanks

  • @CharlesGriffith1965
    @CharlesGriffith1965 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful job.... I saw no signs of madness only mastery....

  • @valeriehill2641
    @valeriehill2641 2 роки тому

    Fantastic!

  • @sheledmikymo
    @sheledmikymo 5 років тому +1

    great video sir

  • @panavisionnot7180
    @panavisionnot7180 3 роки тому

    lovely .. thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge..

  • @MrBlackbamboo
    @MrBlackbamboo 3 роки тому

    fantastic video

  • @nipponsensei
    @nipponsensei 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for your video

  • @SunLam
    @SunLam 5 років тому +2

    The tree's turned out beautifully. I have been thinking of a way to prune back a blue spruce standard that has outgrown its location. This maybe a technic to look into I think. Thanks for doing this video.

  • @johnfloydman7735
    @johnfloydman7735 5 років тому +1

    They look amazing now 👍 , great job 🙏✌️

  • @masonbrewer2497
    @masonbrewer2497 4 роки тому

    This must take a very long time, it makes pruning smaller bonsai seem easy! So interesting, I watched every minute of your pruning.

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  • @WeezieV
    @WeezieV Рік тому

    I went to a Christmas tree farm and studied the different evergreens and read their descriptions. I love how the Scotch pine individual needles are flat and twist like a loose corkscrew.

  • @juanmarco3954
    @juanmarco3954 4 роки тому

    Excellent video. This helped me greatly in improving my pruning techniques.

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  • @soonzach4017
    @soonzach4017 5 років тому +1

    Always love your videos, you always do a wonderful job, very beautiful.

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  • @nothinginterestinghere7612
    @nothinginterestinghere7612 3 роки тому

    Imagine all the new trees one could grow from all those woody cuttings. Beautiful

  • @turbodiesel9742
    @turbodiesel9742 4 роки тому +3

    4:00 you want help to open it 🤣🤣🤣
    Awesome video

  • @xyzllii
    @xyzllii 4 роки тому +1

    Informative. Thank you. Will have to check out the Japanese ladder.

  • @keaneu4456
    @keaneu4456 3 роки тому

    The way I look at, starting from the bottom and working your way up makes the most since also. Everything we build practically starts from the bottom and you work your way up.

  • @tatyhell2546
    @tatyhell2546 3 роки тому

    💙💙👏👏👏 beautiful !!! Thank you so much!!

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful!
    Awesome explanation
    Enjoy life🙌

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  • @larryj1048
    @larryj1048 5 років тому +1

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @noumine
    @noumine 2 роки тому

    soooo fantastic!