Discover the ultimate guide to growing, cultivating, and styling beautiful bonsai trees in this comprehensive video. Packed with expert advice and time-tested techniques, you'll learn everything from ground-growing methods to quickly develop nebari, to pruning tips that encourage ramification and enhance tree structure. Whether you're starting with nursery stock or refining mature bonsai, this video covers essential tips for styling, shaping, and improving your trees at every stage. Don’t miss this wealth of bonsai wisdom—your journey to creating stunning bonsai masterpieces starts here!
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Chapters:
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00:00 Autumn Bonsai Biology 101
00:34 Leaf Colour Changes
02:29 Leaf Senescence
03:08 Leaf Senescence Explained
05:23 Energy Storage
06:42 Winter Dormancy
07:14 Spring - Resumption of Growth
08:37 Developing my hornbeam stumpy bonsai
09:27 Building A Bonsai Tree
11:24 Spring Energy Surge And Trunk Chops
13:44 Developing The Canopy
23:30 Bonsai Pot vs Ground Grown - The Benefits
24:50 The Pot: Controlled Environment
25:31 Branch Development
38:39 5 Best Beginner Bonsai Books
50:12 Know Your Enemy - Bonsai Pests and Diseases
58:15 The Problem With Japanese White Pine
01:03:37 Shishigashira Japanese Maple Air Layer
01:05:00 What is Air-Layering?
01:05:48 How Air-Layering Works
01:07:15 Air Layering Demonstration
01:14:27 Not Everything Responds To Air-Layering
01.15:24 What Is Ramification and Why It Matters
01:15:59 Ramification Explained
01:18:43 Opposing or Alternating Growth Habit
01:19:33 Pruning For Ramification: Demonstration
01:24:28 Bonsai Soil Explained
01:24:52 Essential Soil Properties
01:28:32 Tree Growing Conditions
01:31:03 Why We Don’t Use Garden Soil
01:31:47 Commercial Bonsai Soil Mixes
01:32:33 Organic vs Inorganic Bonsai Soil
01:35:07 Soil Borne Pests
01:35:42 Soil Component Properties
01:40:19 “Cat Litter” Controversy
01:41:19 Akadama vs Moler Clay
01:44:57 Special Considerations
01:45:17 APL: A Popular Mix
01:44:08 Bonsai Soil: The Truth
01:48:03 Shishigashira Air-Layer: Did It work?
02:07:14 “Ma”. Negative Space In Bonsai Design
02:09:56 Creating Dynamic Balance
02:10:36 Embracing Nature’s Essence
02:11:58 The Truth About Growing Bonsai From Seed
02:13:56 Intermediate Level Bonsai Books
02:27:12 Ten Secrets To Bonsai Success
02:28:21 Selecting The Right Species
02:29:00 Understanding Watering Needs
02:29:25 Proper Soil Mix
02:29:41 Correct Pruning And Trimming
02:30:07 Adequate Sunlight
02:30:40 Fertilisation
02:31:00 Repotting
02:31:24 Winter Care
02:31:47 Patience And Long Term Vision
02:32:06 Continuous Learning
02:32:52 Transforming An Oak Bonsai Tree
02:36:42 Why I Am No Longer Buying Bonsai Books
02:40:50 The Truth About Bonsai Fertilisers
02:55:26 Developing Rapidly Nebari (Root Flare)
03:00:13 Ground Growing Bonsai Trees
03:02:36 Growing Over A Slab
03:05:24 Making Simple Monkey Pole Bonsai Display Stand
03:07:45 Monkey Pole: Bonsai Display Stands
03:10:02 Construction
03:15:04 Developing Great Nebari
03:24:48 Bonsai: A Growing Obsession
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