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That is how the tree looked when I picked it up. I havent done any pruning yet. I realize it is a bit leggy but I think there is definitely enough to work with. I think I want to lean more to a more traditional style as this is my first medium sized tree and really my first attempt at styling...

So I picked up a new shimpaki juniper today and while I have a general idea of what I want to do with the tree I wanted to get some outside input. Here are some pictures of the tree. Here is what I was thinking of doing. What do you guys think? I was just going to go ahead...

I just got back from two local bonsai nurseries and got some helpful advice. As far as lime sulphur goes neither nursery uses it. They both said that just leaving the wood alone will be fine. As far as soil they said that my current 50/50 mix was probably a little to water retentive and just to...

No I am located in Los Angeles. The closest bonsai shop is Yamiguchi Bonsai Nursery. I am working on trying to find a good local group but so far havent found one. It is interesting that the lack of organics is better for the trees. I will see if I cant talk to the owner of the nursery tomorrow...

some better soil, sphagnum moss, and lime sulphur for my juniper. any particular recommendations for soil? I know akadama is a good base inorganic along with coarse sand, any thing else? Also any particular recommendations for soil mixes for the trident maple, elm and juniper or should they all...

I have a 60W grow light that i can put on it so I will start doing that. If I dont have lime sulfur what else can I use?

Good to know, I will have to make a trip to the bonsai nursery and see what they have and then get those roots in shape. Thanks for the help

I realize that it is not completely free draining but compared to what it was when I got the tree (100% organic soil) it is much better (now about 50/50 coarse sand and "bonsai" soil). For the time being I dont have any better types of inorganic soils and I want to keep some organic content...

The pot is about 7 in deep. I tried to place the long root all the way from the bottom of the pot to the top but i dont know if it will be able to absorb enough moisture since there are very few fine roots along the length. I suppose I will wait and see how long it takes between waterings and...

Yes, It is on my balcony and gets about 4 hours of afternoon sun a day.

I recently purchased this chinese elm and once i got it i realized it was pot bound in a bad way... ( See picture) So i went ahead and repotted it to a free draining soil and a larger pot ( I am a little concerned the new pot is too big?). Now I am trying to decide what direction to take the...

Hi all, I am new to bonsai, i just started about two weeks ago with a Juniper I picked up in Chinatown. When I got it it looked like this: While trying to wire it I accidentally broke one of the branches and it took off a large strip of bark. This is what it currently looks like...