Bonsai Trees
05 January 2003, 02:01 PM
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Think ive killed the right one 
hehehe
These are a few others.
tips, just go walking in a forest and look for the new trees they plant cut the tap root off( the big root) plant in a small pot. and let grow. use Tomato(sp) fertilizer this time year for growth then trim roots by 2/3 every year or 2. Then also use wire to train the trunk n brances etc
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[Edited by super_si - 5/1/2003 7:51:14 PM]
heheheThese are a few others.
tips, just go walking in a forest and look for the new trees they plant
cut the tap root off( the big root) plant in a small pot. and let grow. use Tomato(sp) fertilizer this time year for growth then trim roots by 2/3 every year or 2. Then also use wire to train the trunk n brances etcSi
[Edited by super_si - 5/1/2003 7:51:14 PM]
05 February 2003, 12:18 AM
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And while I'm at it, I also notice that Scoobynet includes sections on bikers, DIY, computing, sports and current world events. None of these could really be described as car related. I wish people would check their facts before posting dumb replies.
[Edited by Chris L - 5/2/2003 12:19:04 AM]
[Edited by Chris L - 5/2/2003 12:19:04 AM]
20 April 2003, 02:50 PM
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just wondered if anyone else grows then??
Ive got 5-6-7 trees, most are out door.
Got on indoor which ive grown from seed. Must be 8 years now.
taking shape, and looks pretty cool.
bit relaxing from all my gym and mountain biking
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Ive got 5-6-7 trees, most are out door.
Got on indoor which ive grown from seed. Must be 8 years now.
taking shape, and looks pretty cool.
bit relaxing from all my gym and mountain biking
Si
20 April 2003, 02:54 PM
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Ahhhhh Daniel san.My dad grows these and I've had one for about 11 years-still going strong depsite being "pruned" by a pi**ed up mate(took the crown off)and survived a drought when I moved house and left it there for a month
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.My dad grows these and I've had one for about 11 years-still going strong depsite being "pruned" by a pi**ed up mate(took the crown off)and survived a drought when I moved house and left it there for a month.
20 April 2003, 03:05 PM
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lol ive just re potted and trimmed roots back by 2/3's today.
its different. Not tried any of that "over the rocks" etc look.
Bit too complex still
its different. Not tried any of that "over the rocks" etc look.
Bit too complex still
20 April 2003, 03:13 PM
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Over the rocks is easy enough(well watching my dad it is anyway).Just use a deeper pot(normal plant pot to train it) bury the rock in the soil leaving enough room around the edge of it for the roots.Remove the soil from the roots of the tree.Carefully place the roots over the rock and in the soil beneath.Wrap copper wire around the roots and rock to hold it in place(not too tight)and recover with soil.
After the roots have taken and it looks strong enough,remove some of the soil from around the uppermost roots and rock.Let it recover again and keep repeating until you get it how you want it-then you can transfer it into a proper pot
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After the roots have taken and it looks strong enough,remove some of the soil from around the uppermost roots and rock.Let it recover again and keep repeating until you get it how you want it-then you can transfer it into a proper pot
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20 April 2003, 03:18 PM
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Yeah, i got the technique, just i was impatient
Drilled drainge tunnel down the rock, but the tree died
gonna try again.
might grow some pine ones
My main trees and Elm
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Drilled drainge tunnel down the rock, but the tree died
gonna try again.might grow some pine ones
My main trees and Elm
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20 April 2003, 05:34 PM
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I've grown a few in the past. Some of them are truely amazing. Have a look at Herons Bonsai. Run by a guy called Peter Chan - he wins gold medals at Chelsea every year. Fabulous trees. I took some classes down there a few years back. If you are ever in the area, it well worth going in (there's a very nice pub next door aswell )
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I'd love to have a go at growing one - any pointers on how to get started / handy websites etc?
01 May 2003, 03:40 PM
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Some of the old trees are worth thousands of pounds - you can easily pay 2 or 300 for a decent one (not the crap things you buy at your local garden centre which look like someone has taken a pair of shears to an evergreen plant and bunged it in a pot).
If you want to start growing them, then it is pretty easy. Just remember that they are 'proper' trees which means you must water them everyday in the growing season and don't keep them indoors - the climate is not right for them. The only trees recommended for indoors are sub-tropical varieties. The odd week or two won't hurt, but I wouldn't keep maples and oaks inside on a full time basis. Go and get a few lessons - there are loads of clubs that can help.
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If you want to start growing them, then it is pretty easy. Just remember that they are 'proper' trees which means you must water them everyday in the growing season and don't keep them indoors - the climate is not right for them. The only trees recommended for indoors are sub-tropical varieties. The odd week or two won't hurt, but I wouldn't keep maples and oaks inside on a full time basis. Go and get a few lessons - there are loads of clubs that can help.
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01 May 2003, 07:33 PM
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Well believe it or not, people do have interests outside of cars. Not to everyone's taste - but just because it not your thing doesn't mean you have to put other people down for it.
If you haven't got anything constructive to add, please bugger off and annoy someone else.
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If you haven't got anything constructive to add, please bugger off and annoy someone else.
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lol
02 May 2003, 09:34 AM
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There was a shot of a miniature elm on the telly the other day - it's the harrogate flower show so we're "bigging it up" . They interviewed the grower, and he'd had a bloke walk up to him with tears in his eyes wishing he could get one to grow like that. The emotional chap had been trying for 15 years... strange as it sounds, it was a perfectly formed tiny version of a maple and did look bloody marvellous.
I had a bonsai once, but didn't care for it for a week (that's all!) and the thing went and carked it. My fault, but I don't have the patience or responsibility for these things . Kudos to those who do.
. They interviewed the grower, and he'd had a bloke walk up to him with tears in his eyes wishing he could get one to grow like that. The emotional chap had been trying for 15 years... strange as it sounds, it was a perfectly formed tiny version of a maple and did look bloody marvellous.I had a bonsai once, but didn't care for it for a week (that's all!) and the thing went and carked it. My fault, but I don't have the patience or responsibility for these things
. Kudos to those who do.
02 May 2003, 12:20 PM
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chiark, thats where i bought my two little trees from
ive actually got about 5 pics ill add later of their trees.
They are amazing!!
Spent £20
Si
ive actually got about 5 pics ill add later of their trees.
They are amazing!!
Spent £20
Si
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to be honest my main interests is motors but I have been know to trim the odd bush from time to time
It's good to have diverse tastes....I've watch a bush very close to my heart grow over the last 12 years....seen it mature, fed and watered it, watched it grow to be a fine bush
Regulat trimming encourages even growth and can look very attractive especially in the summer months
It's good to have diverse tastes....I've watch a bush very close to my heart grow over the last 12 years....seen it mature, fed and watered it, watched it grow to be a fine bush
Regulat trimming encourages even growth and can look very attractive especially in the summer months
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