If we are aware of it, the frustration can be dealt with and strengthen us....
But if we are looking for "Japanese Maple Pruning Basics", but the basics can't apply, it's an unhealthy situation.
Don't know if you caught that thread, but it has been bugging me, that no one addresses, likely because they haven't had the pleasure of uneffing one, the fact that some trees grow with a habit so poor for bonsai, they should really be burnt.
This is taking into account the initial investment+time in+a new tree with better growth.
The relief is worth all of it!
I was eyeballing my Fruit bowl today, after it showed itself out from wherever the hell I tucked it....
Thinking about tossing a leaning spruce or 2 In it.
Oh I love it so! It's going to force my wiring hand just to display a bit more wickedness! It is making Me stronger!
Sorce