Poink88
Imperial Masterpiece
- Learn to sacrifice and let go (a bad tree, a bad branch, etc.)
- Most time, you have to destroy something to rebuild properly.
- Most time, you have to destroy something to rebuild properly.
What I've learned over the years...
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Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
That reminds me of another...some material is truly not worth the effort...some call it junk.
Poink88
Imperial Masterpiece
Some call it practice tree.
BTW, my Frankentree (junk practice tree) have the making of a better tree than some I've seen posted here.
Poink88
Imperial Masterpiece
FORESIGHT is very important. Your actions now will affect the future of your tree. Do not be blinded by what you see today...think 5 years or more in the future.
Remember, the ugly duckling you have today, could be a beautiful swan tomorrow.
Remember, the ugly duckling you have today, could be a beautiful swan tomorrow.
Paulpash
Masterpiece
Jinning your finger F*&*%ing hurts.
Never use a blowtorch when high on crystal meth.
The phrase 'But it'll make a great bonsai' doesn't wash when you dig up your neighbour's hedge without permission.
99.9% of us will never be Kimura as we're not Japanese (or called Kimura)
Fukinagashi sounds rude and is just a made up Bonsai style.
Knob cutters must be kept away from anyone called 'Bobbitt' at all times.
If you see the words "rare" & "bonsai" in the same sentence on ebay it's total shit and your 3 year old, blind, ginger nephew could have done better.
If you have a stick in a pot the use of a Makita will often improve it.
Never use a blowtorch when high on crystal meth.
The phrase 'But it'll make a great bonsai' doesn't wash when you dig up your neighbour's hedge without permission.
99.9% of us will never be Kimura as we're not Japanese (or called Kimura)
Fukinagashi sounds rude and is just a made up Bonsai style.
Knob cutters must be kept away from anyone called 'Bobbitt' at all times.
If you see the words "rare" & "bonsai" in the same sentence on ebay it's total shit and your 3 year old, blind, ginger nephew could have done better.
If you have a stick in a pot the use of a Makita will often improve it.
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
Reminds me of some trident maple threads I've seen
bonsaibp
Omono
smart man!Learn to respect Mother Nature.
Take care of your tools.
Give your wife flowers once a week because you're probably spending more on your trees than
she knows
edprocoat
Masterpiece
I just seen this thread and all my good advice has already been offered.
Yeah, thats the ticket ...
ed
Yeah, thats the ticket ...
ed
michaelj
Chumono
I sometimes think it might be fun to get high on crystal meth and use a blowtorch, but then I think "Eh, better not."
Neli
Omono
I like really fat branches...so I learned to fatten a branch first a lot before cutting back.
Dont start work on branches before the trunk is ready.
Dont start work on branches before the trunk is ready.
armetisius
Chumono
Sorry; I help design buildings not proof read.
But looking at it you are
probably
right.
have a good one.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
When your All Seasons Oil sprayer runs low refill it with Mineral Oil from the local Drug Store, same thing maybe even better quality for less...
Grimmy
Grimmy
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Could you explane this in a little bit of depth. Are you talking about running Mineral Oil through a hand operated sprayer to lubricate the moving parts or are you talking about using the Mineral Oil as a substitute for some other insecticides? If so what proportions are you suggesting.
Eric Group
Masterpiece
That is funny, I was wondering about this yesterday! I was shopping for a good insecticide and the oil one was like $20, but the active ingredient was simply listed as "mineral oil"... I didn't buy because I have Neem oil already which should be about the same thing in most respects, but if you can get the stuff cheaper at a drug store, I am doing that next time!
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Strangers have the best candy.
coh
Imperial Masterpiece
You could also just buy the larger container of concentrated bonide (or whatever brand) horticultural oil and dilute as recommended. I guess you can use other cheaper oils, but why not just use something that is specifically made for plant application?
If you do go the drug store route, you probably need to add an emulsifier to the mix so that it works properly.
october
Masterpiece
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
OK---we are talking insecticide. What proportions, mixtures and application instructions? I don't mean to be a shit, (it's a gift and done naturally) you made the recommendation but nothing about why and how. If it is to be followed how do you use it?
Eric Group
Masterpiece
Most oil applications I have used recommend between 2-4 table spoons per gallon I think. I assume this would be a similar concentration, but they aren't as harsh as some chemical ones so if you mix it heavy, just don't spray on a tree in full sun and you will probably be fine!
