Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
Some notes on wiring I prepared for a recent presentation. Left to right: too small, too heavy, just right: With aluminum wire (use on deciduous trees and azaleas), use a wire that is 1/3-1/2 the diameter of the target branch. Left to right: too tightly-coiled, too-loosely coiled, just right: When wiring a branch, 60-degree angle is the generally accepted, correct… Continue reading Wiring
Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
Usually, we get to see and read about properly applied techniques. Recently I had an opportunity to work on a tree that exhibited some mistakes that can be made when employing commonly-used techniques. More importantly, here is the result after a few years to see why it’s important to avoid these mistakes. 1. Too-tightly wired. Wire should be applied in… Continue reading What not to do
Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
Guy wires Using guy wires added a new dimension to styling trees. It’s one thing to read about it, but give it a try if the design calls for it. When? Why? Bend larger branches that would require wire larger than practical to use Move short, stocky branches Hold a broken (intentional or unintentional) branch in position Inconspicuously move a… Continue reading Guy Wire Primer
Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
Another look Aquarium tubing: Fold it over: Cut one side of the kinks to make an escape for the two wire ends: Loop the wire (never use aluminum, it stretches): Secure the tubing over the target branch (represented by a chopstick here) and thread each end of the wire through the ends of the tube, and out through the escape… Continue reading Guy wires
Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
Preparing a pot to plant a bonsai requires a few steps. 1. Plastic canvas is cut, large enough to overlap each drainage hole. 2. Using a piece of wire (2-2.5 mm aluminum is good), make a “staple” that will secure the plastic canvas over the drain hole, punching the open ends through the plastic far-enough apart so they touch each… Continue reading Preparing a pot
Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
Which do you prefer? ?Post up a comment and I’ll show you what I went with next week. Current, cheapo bag shape oval: Vintage Chinese rectangle: Round Sara Rayner: Oribe Koyo rectangle: Continue reading Ficus Repot…pick a pot
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? A vacant plot in Eastcliff must have something going for it, at least as far as the world of Spotted Thick-Knees is concerned. This morning, whilst out walking, I spotted no less than 12 of these birds sunning themselves in an area no bigger than 40m x 40m. There may have been more – I only saw the… Continue reading Thick with Thick-Knees
Originally posted on Backcountry Bonsai:
Spring is knocking on the door here in the Rockies, and we’re pumped to be back in the mountains! With the occasional cold spell and several wet snows, winter isn’t quite over yet. Nonetheless, with a few nice breaks in the weather, roots are thawed, and we’re back in action. To celebrate Backcountry’s kick-off to spring 2017 we’re sharing a collection of photo’s from the past several years… Continue reading Packin’
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