Recent content by Kevin_T82

As I was looking at the branching. That branch in question has two roots coming off of it. I can only assume that if I cut those roots it will redirect the energy to the main trunk, is that correct?

The branch is rather low on the main trunk. Like, just above the soil line. It is still in the 2.5qt nursery pot. So, I'm not sure how tall the actual trunk is. That branch doesn't go with the informal upright style I want to go for. However, I may change my mind and do a twin trunk style. I...

I was at Lowes and found a Cotoneaster dammeri on clearance. Its in good health it seems. What is the best way to thicken the trunk? There is a large branch (2/3 the trunk thinkness) should that be a 'sacrificial' branch to thicken up the trunk or should I just nip it off? Thanks in advance...

Hypothetically, if you had a multi-stem Azalea (or any plant) with four stems; I know one has to go. There is one dominant stem and the other three are roughly the same size. I assume you would keep the most dominant and loose one of the other three. Would it be taboo if the dominant stem was in...

My local nursery has quite a few Azaleas. But, only in two varieties; Encore (http://www.encoreazalea.com/why-encore-azalea) and Girarad (http://www.girardnurseries.com/Azalea-s/24.htm) in different bloom and leaf colors. I was wondering if anyone has turned these nursery Azaleas in Bonsai in...

that figures lol just my luck..it was free

I need some help identifying this Ficus..I think it’s a Ficus anyways. Also, if you have any suggestions on how to style this in the broom style that would be great too. Thanks

My local nursery has numerous Ficus bejamina offered as "house plant 'shrubs'" planted in 10-inch nursery pots (that look like a few individual plants per pot). All are very healthy looking, thick with foliage, dense and about 12-20-inches tall. I'm thinking of buying one and turning it into...

I was wondering if anyone on here has tried to make a Bonsai from a Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun Dogwood or any Cornus? I have 3 extra dogwoods from a landscaping job that chose not to use them. The potential size if left alone is roughly 3 feet x 3 feet. They are currently in 2gal nursery...

I'll check that out probably in the spring of 2013. I want to take my wife and daughter down to the Bontanical Gardens of St. Louis. I usually head north to the suburbs of Chicago for weekend get-a-ways. Anyone know of reputable Bonsai Shops in or around Oak Brook, Schaumburg or Bolingbrook...

Since these plants sprout aerial roots so easily could you potentially cut out/separate the smaller stems with no ill effect? Or, just cut them back to soil level? Picture borrowed from http://ficusbonsai.freeforums.org

A member suggested I ask on here if anyone in my area knows of a good Bonsai Shop. I live in East Central Illinois - Champaign to be more exact.

I'm pretty well limited to what these nurseries have. I really don't want to order of an online source do to the impending winter. I may come mid-spring. All I have are the before mentioned nurseries and local florist. I'm thinking that I may have a better chance of making the Bonsai I want from...

Ok, I didn't think they looked all that great either. Just thought of them as an option. That nursery is not known for bonsai, obviously :D actually no local nursery has bonsai starters, other than that one.

Has Bonsainut.com thought about making an app for this forum?