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I have a regular common variety elm. The kind if you see in your yard taling root you hit it with round up. I recently put it in a new pot after trimming the roots. i used miracle grow potting mix for my soil. Is this correct. Most of my collection is Ponderosas collected from the mountains...

Most of my collected trees are Ponderosa Pines. What fertilizer do you prefer on these trees? Dave in Sunny Colorado:D

Do Shimpaku's require the soil to be kept moist or do they prefer slightly dry as do Ponderosas?:confused:

When you buy a potential tree do you re-pot first or leave it in the container and trim and wire it before going to a pot. Myself I move it to a pot to see if it will actually make the change and be healthy in a new pot and then a year later style it. Dave in Colorado:)

Hi Everyone, I have nine rather large collected Ponderosa's I just claimed from the Colorado Mountains last week. They have all been potted in wooden training boxes but I would like to pot them in a proper container as soon as possible. Canyou know recommend any websites that sell large mica or...

I have a Ponderosa that I collected on Monday and potted that same day that is showing some sort of white "milky" substance on the needles. I don't recall seeing this when I collected it. Any idea what this could be? Confused Dave in Colorado.:confused:

The final tree I collected this spring was a little more difficult than the other eight I found and removed. This one came out bare root with no root pad whatsoever. Instead of just leaving it I did bring it home and at once potted the tree. What are the chances of this one surviving and is...

Spent the afternoon collecting Ponderosas yesterday. Seems the trees always look smaller in the wild. I got five Ponderosas yesterday and potted them up in wooden training boxes as soon as I got home. Although these are great trees I think I'll concentrate on smaller ones on my next trip. It was...

I had sent a quiry to all at this website asking if anyone had knowledge of Golden Arrow Bonsai in South Dakota and Andy Smith. I had many positive replies of members who had purchased trees and had a great experience. I ordered one of the Burlap Bonanza trees from Andy last weekend and it is...

Should a newly collected Pine be put in a training box or a pot? I have four permits this year and hope to dig four trees and just wanted to know what type of container they should go in. Dave in Colorado,;)

Have any of the members here purchased collected trees from Andy Smith at Golden Arrow Bonsai in SOuth Dakota and what luck, good or bad have you had with the trees. I have been lookig at his website and just needed some feedback before making a purchase. Thanks, Dave in Colo. Spgs.:cool:

I have a 75+ year old Ponderosa that is looking sickly. I did a repot yesterday and consulted with a couple of friends on what it needed. They suggested Super Thrive. Any of you ever use this product? I sure hope I don't lose this gnarled tree !

I have a rather old collected Ponderosa Pine that seemed to get through the winter at 6000 feet here in Colorado Springs fine but now some of the needles are becoming discolored. They have turned from a dark green to a lighter shade, with the tips almost white. The tree gets good sunlight...

Collecting or as the Forest Service calls it, Transplanting will begin in the Colorado high country April 15 until May 31st. Dig permits are $10.00 each tree with a maximum of 10 trees. This allows collectors to dig trees in National Forests which would be suitable for bonsai. I have not been...

Next spring I would like to do a forest but unsure what type of pines are easiest to work with and the most hardy. I live in Colorado Springs at 6,100 feet if that makes any difference. I would like to buy nursery stock. What does everyone recommend? Thanks ! Dave in Colorado Springs.:D

I live in Colorado Springs and am looking forward to April when collecting from the wild opens up for six weeks. I have already marked a few trees northwest of Lake George. Do any of you live in Colorado and if so where are your favorite spots for collecting? Dave