I wanted to share a gardening tip that you don't hear to much about. Bonsai trees, they are so pretty if done right. In Japanese it means tray planting, but the plant really comes from China. They really are cool little trees. But did you know that the outside bonsai trees are maple trees. Japanese maples are very pretty due to their deep red color leafs. They are a tree that does not grow very tall either.
There are many types of Bonsai trees, and so many different shapes you can form. But I wanted to tell you about the Maple Bonsai today. These trees work great if you get them in early spring, because it will still be in it's dormant stage. And when it is in that stage you can start working on it right away.
You want to measure the canopy of the tree, so you can purchase the correct pot for it. You will want a pot the next size larger than the canopy, with good drainage hole, and a tray for underneath it.
After obtaining your pot, you will start pruning the roots of your tree so the tree goes into the pot easily. Carefully placing your new tree into the pot, you will then fill it with soil made for bonsai trees, making sure your trunk of the tree stays straight. It is important to make sure the soil is totally covering your tree's roots. Also get a bonsai soil that will give your tree great drainage, if not you will have a damaged tree from wet roots.
Now it is time to prune. Always cut away from the bottom branches first with pruning sheers. They have bonsai tools made just for these trees. You want to prune as much as you can, to start giving your tree the appearance you are seeking.
The next step is to make sure your soil stays only lightly moist and your tray is full.
Keep any buds trimmed, because if you don't they will develop into unwanted branches. You will then want to re pot your tree in winter.
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