Clean-Up and Pruning of my BALD CYPRESS Penjing. 12-Jul-2024

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25 күн бұрын

This was a much needed clean up. The understory plantings did not fare well and will require restoration. This is the first real opportunity to develop the primary branching as if the trees had naturally grown together.

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@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 23 күн бұрын

Nice pruning of this forest. I like making landscapes also. I think it adds a touch of class to a cool tree. This forest is marvelous.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Tom. I love making them.

@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony 23 күн бұрын

I really like this compilation, Steve. Nice work! And the Trees from Cuttings are a nice touch too.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Patricia. I was wondering if you knew whether my statement, that with Bald Cypress, you don’t have to worry about pruning to a bud, is correct.

@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony 22 күн бұрын

@@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai Yes, I think that's spot on. When green growth hardens off and turns brown like bark it is covered in little bumps almost resembling "Goose Bumps". Those are all potential bud sites,

@BackyardBonsai-v2w 23 күн бұрын

I'm a beginner to this hobby and doing a landscape is very intriguing to me! U have a very nice one there 👍

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

I appreciate that. I hope you do produce a landscape. They are fun and challenging. Especially maintaining them.

@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 23 күн бұрын

Cool Greenhouse, Steve. Nice wagon to haul your heavy trees around.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

The hydraulic cart was the best investment for helping keep my back safe from injury.

@jeanettealbrecht9542 23 күн бұрын

Looking awesome.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

Than you Jeanette.

@chrismarshall8321 23 күн бұрын

Nice work Steve. I'm thinking of making a penjing with a steam that holds water also so good to see your idea with slate. Looks really good 👍

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

It holds water for long enough to lengthen the watering time to the planting. It works pretty well. I would love to see you try something similar.

@chrismarshall8321 22 күн бұрын

Yes looks great idea .i will definitely think of a plan and do something 🤔 thanks steve

@DavesBonsai 17 күн бұрын

Another species I don’t yet have. Looks great for a young planting. Great start.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 17 күн бұрын

I’m trying to root some cuttings… of course. Like I need more trees! Thanks Dave

@andrewbeattie5245 23 күн бұрын

A lovely composition which will improve with age.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Andrew

@Yeeco 23 күн бұрын

"This is alive but stupid." I know how that feels 🤣

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

I was sure there would be others that have made similar comments. The branch was otherwise healthy, but looked ridiculous!

@mattbrennan647 23 күн бұрын

Bald cypress will definitely keep you busy with the pruning Steve. They grow like weeds. Mine shoot out multiple branches from the same spot all up and down the trunk. Makes choosing a final design confusing for me. I like the way your Penjing is developing. Thanks, keep growing

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Matt. I’m finding that out. The fact that they produce branches so readily is what I am counting on for the design to evolve over time.

@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 23 күн бұрын

Those grass weeds are terrible. I have pulled them out also and a lot of soil came out with it. Had to fill in the hole. At least it came out better than mine.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

This weed surprised me with how easily it came out.

@johnpugh5867 21 күн бұрын

Hi Steve Leptinella potentillina loves a lot of water that is probably why it looked sad on your penjing I have done the same in the UK it has rained every other day sometimes for 2 or3 in a row and this year it’s grown well because trees are not drying soil out that’s probably why in a pot on its own it’s flourishing

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 20 күн бұрын

Thanks John. I thought the planting had been getting enough water, but I guess it wasn’t enough for all the trees, the moss, and the Leptinella.

@mattbrennan647 23 күн бұрын

Foisting 😊

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

As always! I love waking up to your comments.

@user-dw5jl9kr8f 23 күн бұрын

I think the cart you have your bonsai on is the source of the vertigo issue people are having. it wobbles. That in combination with the rotating makes for a shaky presentation. Maybe a simple 2x4 table to put your bonsai on would help. Just my 2 cents. I mean 3.3 cents with inflation.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

I am mindful of the issue.

@maryweber4176 23 күн бұрын

Hey Steve, what kind of cut paste are you using? I couldn't quite understand what it is.

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

I’ve been using TiteBond wood glue. It seems to do a good job. I will use TiteBond until, and unless it fails in my opinion, as was the case with ShoeGoo. Hope you are doing well Mary.

@maryweber4176 22 күн бұрын

@@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai Thanks Steve. I am doing well. Worked outside for a couple of hours in sweltering heat today, but that is my 'happy place.' Is Dave still planning a visit?

@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai 22 күн бұрын

@@maryweber4176 I’m happy you’re in your happy place. Although the details of Dave’s road trip are not solid, as far as I know, he’s still coming.

@maryweber4176 21 күн бұрын

@@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai That Dave has a lot going on, all the time.

@maryweber4176 20 күн бұрын

Hey Steve, Dave is definitely still going to visit you. He just mentioned your name a couple of times in his most recent post.