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Update !! FAILURE .....oh well,I can say I tried.

I think I bought this from Brent a few years ago,,,,,but I can't find any thing on his site that matches....I believe it is semi-tropical... I just did a hard prune about a month ago.... It a thick waxy leaf and looks like some thorns are starting to grow. Thanks !

I have been looking for decent colanders and these are the best I have found so far....nice thick plastic....reasonable prices. enjoy. http://www.tigerchef.com/standard.html http://www.tigerchef.com/plastic-baskets.html

I have a few trees I am cutting back and I hate to trash all these cuttings..... I tried a few but I am not having any luck... Thanks, Steve B

I actually did two of them.....I will try to update when (and if) I harvest.....

I have been doing alot of air layering this season....decided to try some White pine....I am not sure what kind it is...as the ID tag was lost.... I am using some air layer containers that I just discovered....they seem very nice. They come with a special media you can use (if you want)...it...

I have a few Trident maples and some Acer Palmatums that don't have much lower branching and I want to do some trunk chops and heavy pruning to start some new growth,,,, should I wait for them to leaf out or go ahead now...?? I am in Maryland Zone 7. Let me rephrase... What is the best time...

I am not sure what kind of Juniper this is except I believe it is a "golden" somthing.....in the spring time it has a nice golden hue. you can see by the pics the foliage is not as tight as a shimpaku. So,does anyone have any idea what it might be and any reason I should not attempt to start...

update on prevoius post " elm trunk chop anxeity" New growth is coming along nice,,,,,

I am trying to find an article link that someone posted in response to another post to growing JBP from seedlings...somewhat recently.... I believe the original author is Brent @ evergreengardenworks....there was reference to the importance of growing out sacrafice branches etc.... I was a great...

Thanks for your input.... I was referring to the larger branch on the left ..sorry I was not more specific....looks like the consensus is "use the branch". If I do use the branch ,should I do a level cut or a angle cut....?

I have not done alot of trunk chops so I want to get some opinions.... Should I use the branch as my new leader,,that would give me a head start as opposed to just chopping below that branch or above it and cutting it off..... UPDATE Here is the chop...I will try to keep updating.... Thanks for...

Yes....all in pots...

Whats up with Ilex Crenata....I have purchased several different varieties of them also a few " ilex crenata pagoda dwarf " mostly from the big box stores.....some from local nurseries.. Every one over the past few years has defoileated and died over the winter.They seem to make it till...

any one know what these are....they look like barnacles with some slimy creature inside suggestions what to treat with..

I have been collecting some American Hornbeam and American Beech trees for the past few years here in Maryland. I had some confusion about distinguising one from the other.So here is my conclusion and if you can add anything please do. American Beech - Fagus grandifolia Carpinus caroliniana...

alberta spruce Rob, Bravo...you have a great artistic eye,,,,,I never know what to do with the ones that I have.... because of the rubber branches,,,,(-: I would love to see future progressions. Thanks for posting, Steve

I think I will put it in a wood grow box and let it fatten up a bit...... Thanks

I bought this pinus sylvestris last year and I was planning on pruning the new growth now along with my Black Pines.... Can some one tell me if this is the correct timing. I posted pics and it appears new buds are popping....I don't know if that matters.

Great advice,just what I needed...! Thank you...

Can anyone share their experience with defoliating....Is it better to put the tree in the shade or full sun afterwards. also,are maples ,elms and beeches all treated the same ? Thanks

I found this at a local nursery,,,,,I love these kind of pines but I have heard they are difficult bonsai.... But I am always up for a challenge. Actually I have killed several Bosnian pines as they are difficult to grow in this area. As you can see by the sap I opened the middle up to see...

Thanks for the input,,,,I am familiar with this guy,,,,actually I have bought several pots from him and fortunately I have had a good experience. The packing was usually done very well. My only complaint is the shipping can cost as much as the pots....

Anyone know where the best place to buy tray/pots for forest and/or saikei plantings..... Thanks