Creating a Miniature African Bonsai Landscape, June 2017

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Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone

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Using plants and materials from my bonsai collection, I create an African kopje landscape. The trees are Serissa foetida bonsai, styled to look like African Acacia trees.
Today's update is my Aloe bonsai.

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@Giftig--Daniel-P
@Giftig--Daniel-P 3 жыл бұрын
this is how adult men can still be little boys and impress the entire world at the same time. Love this video.
@vicbarrientos655
@vicbarrientos655 7 жыл бұрын
paying attention to your work is like watching a work of art in progress. its always something new for me. God Bless people like you. good day more power!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Vic, all the best to you!
@zorancharlie
@zorancharlie 7 жыл бұрын
You are a Nature and a Perspective Master Nigel! Love your intuitive work and as always the peaceful energy you share :)
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Zoran!
@bobrogers5522
@bobrogers5522 7 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful job Nigel. The tree in front of the rocks along with the moss and the red clay road is excellent. Thankyou for the video. Very inspiring..
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob!
@CarvingBonsai
@CarvingBonsai 7 жыл бұрын
Perfect composition with all combinations, jeep or zebra ... whatever ... a hug and congratulations Nigel.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm sure I'll have fun adding even more details to it!
@CarvingBonsai
@CarvingBonsai 7 жыл бұрын
Said the keyword my friend, have fun, just so worth it big hug
@BonsaiJCan
@BonsaiJCan 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome job ! I liked your idea with using the pottery dust on the trail. Thank you for taking us with you on yet another amazing bonsai journey!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you bonsai J, I now have a use for broken terra cotta pots!
@prehistoricliving
@prehistoricliving 5 жыл бұрын
That kopje landscape is so beautiful, inspiring
@christinesmith7851
@christinesmith7851 7 жыл бұрын
Love the African Kopje landscape. The main Serissa has a wonderful trunk line. Nigel you explain the whole process very clearly, which make it really easy to a novice to understand.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christine, I'll be doing some more detail work in future.
@TheInvisibleAssassin
@TheInvisibleAssassin 7 жыл бұрын
you put so much work into these videos, we love you Nigel!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@markmondrinos7721
@markmondrinos7721 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, that turned out great! Your group plantings and landscapes showcase your creativity and affinity for nature in ways that styling a tree simply can't display. I focus much more on the landscape as a result of being one of your remote disciples - such a great way to establish a scale for the tree/s; not to mention all the additional hours of obsessive immersion!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark!
@KINOSHINOBI
@KINOSHINOBI 7 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed to see to wind down and start the weekend. Thanks for the great video Nigel.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony, have a great weekend!
@chloeskitchenchronicles8585
@chloeskitchenchronicles8585 7 жыл бұрын
Really love this, love watching these videos, you're inspiring to watch!! I'm only 19 and I'm becoming more connected to nature and am trying to grow my own bonsai from both juniper seeds and young plants. Thankyou for being a mentor, it's hard to find people as passionate about their plants as you.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck in your journey through life. Bonsai will definitely help connect you with nature and may even change your outlook on life in a positive way!
@bababooboobumbum5197
@bababooboobumbum5197 7 жыл бұрын
I love your work, mate. Inspiring and wonderful attention to detail.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@patriciasholarfreund4964
@patriciasholarfreund4964 7 жыл бұрын
What a fun project! I just love it! The addition of the Land Rover and the moss make it really cute!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Patricia, I'm going to look for a better Land Rover or paint the current one.
@BeTheCREATOR
@BeTheCREATOR 7 жыл бұрын
Very cute ! And it's just the start, Learned a lot again , Thank you very much Nigel.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes I'm sure I'll be adding more detail to it in future!
@robertbalcaen6637
@robertbalcaen6637 6 жыл бұрын
Hi everyone, new in Bonsai. Just love the way you explain everything in detail Nigel. Your such a big help. All the best to you.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert!
@cocojimen4784
@cocojimen4784 7 жыл бұрын
Wow What an excellent job. I enjoy every second of your videos. My favorites are landscapers. I missed them already Thanks
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Norma, I really enjoy the landscapes also!
@caniget500subswithoutconte4
@caniget500subswithoutconte4 6 жыл бұрын
Nigel I love your work and the fact that you do diy ideas al the time
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@BonsaiByLAN
@BonsaiByLAN 7 жыл бұрын
Wow that landscape really turned out great, especially after adding the moss and sand! I think putting the rocks in the back was a wise idea!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you LA, hope your trees are growing well after some of the "slightly risky" re pots! Looking forward to more videos!
@benhuygen9699
@benhuygen9699 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, great landscape. You really have a good feeling for composition. And you inspired me again for making a new landscape. Keep up the good work..!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben, they are really fun !
@elenabaskette7363
@elenabaskette7363 6 жыл бұрын
So inspirational! You are truly talented and I enjoy all your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elena, I have a lot of fun making the videos!
@fredgrech1498
@fredgrech1498 7 жыл бұрын
good morning Nigel it's 6am in Australia and I'm watching your fantastic video again what a way to start the day thank you
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it Fred and good morning!
@Gulbaqawali
@Gulbaqawali 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! It's so beautiful! You really do wonders Nigel. Thanks for such a wonderful video. Regards.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anita!
@djordjeradakovic6169
@djordjeradakovic6169 7 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful Nigel. You inspire me.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Djordje!
@steventhomas7292
@steventhomas7292 7 жыл бұрын
Nice work Nigel, love the natural view
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steven!
@Lazarus-aap
@Lazarus-aap 7 жыл бұрын
It looks great! And I love the pot that you've used for this!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I do like the final arrangement, I'll have to do some fine detailing for this years club show!
@Bylie
@Bylie 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice landscape and video as always. Lots of information, tips and tricks. Very helpful video for when I'm going to create my Liquidambar styraciflua landscape/forest. Thank you Nigel
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck with your landscape!
@sophieschuster9781
@sophieschuster9781 7 жыл бұрын
Hi there Nigelyes : finally the african landscape is on !!! Great job, so happy the zebra's back !!!thank you for sharing and please please keep posting the gooood stuff !!!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sophie, the zebra is safe in the nature reserve!
@himanshu8006
@himanshu8006 7 жыл бұрын
You are amazing Nigel, your imagination surprises me every time..... I wish if I could even do 10 percent of what you do....
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Himanshu, glad you enjoy the videos as much as I do making them!
@prataparam5280
@prataparam5280 7 жыл бұрын
This looks amazing.., I do love your pots as well
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pratapa!
@andrewspar436
@andrewspar436 7 жыл бұрын
Your landscaping is just unbelievable! Keep up that really great ambition and skill!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Antony, more to come!
@entyropy3262
@entyropy3262 7 жыл бұрын
Well done ! Thx for the upload of another relaxing video.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@Grithor
@Grithor 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I am glad that you included the decision making process of this one.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Lots of decisions, I hope I got most of them right!
@calicojeb
@calicojeb 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent Nigel, As someone else said, I like the thought process ..... it really turn out to be pretty cool
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I like the way it turned out also, I never know what it will look like when I start making the video!
@GoodSamaritan1972
@GoodSamaritan1972 3 ай бұрын
This is so natural looking. ❤ I beats most of the other penjing style that i see mostvof the time
@ps2421
@ps2421 7 жыл бұрын
I envy the big space u owe the club and all the time u hv got. But still I love the child in you who likes to play! :) Thanks fr d nice video and inspiration!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks!
@melratty6771
@melratty6771 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. The zebra was a nice touch.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mel!
@ANTIK1OAS
@ANTIK1OAS 7 жыл бұрын
I love this arrangement. fantastic job.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeremeskelton5272
@jeremeskelton5272 7 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your posts and I am just amazed at what you are able to do. This is just an amazing landscape. I am on my first adventure with bonsai by growing from seed what I hope are Bolivian Rainbow Peppers. They are currently thriving and after the first harvest near the end of the year I hope to prune them back and replant them in bonsai pots for the winter and then keep them indoors after that.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jereme and all the best with your Peppers!
@loup9003
@loup9003 7 жыл бұрын
I love landscapes, i want to make one myself. Nice little desert!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I hope you do make one!
@chron1s
@chron1s 7 жыл бұрын
excellent work Nigel ,very inspiring....
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris!
@growingeffects1881
@growingeffects1881 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! As always 😍 O'Neil 🌴✌🏾
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks O'Neil, lots of fun putting it all together!
@andreis.4584
@andreis.4584 7 жыл бұрын
You are inspiring us with your cool ideas! Thanks for the great video!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@elmadouf
@elmadouf 7 жыл бұрын
It looks really nice ! It was a great idea in the first place to train your Serissa into African Acacia trees :) I really enjoyed the thoughs process, it's really inspiring me for future projects. And it's nice to see one of your advanced projects getting there. It proves that even though sometimes, your tree has to look like a stick planted in the ground, with patience and good care, you can have them look proud just like the big boys out there. I only have a few trees for now, it really makes me want to grow some more ! Thank you Nigel !
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Francois, landscapes can make good use of trees that might not look by themselves, but when arranged in a landscape or forest, can look fantastic! I'm glad you are inspired to grow more trees!
@raydenzidane6
@raydenzidane6 6 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you've heard every compliment in the book, just wanted to say I'm proud your a fellow Canadian.🇨🇦
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ray, but I'm actually an Australian. I have lived in Canada for much of my life and my wife and kids are Canadian. I am very proud of Canada and am lucky to be living here!
@raydenzidane6
@raydenzidane6 6 жыл бұрын
Crikey,blimey I'm sorry,who doesn't love an Aussie!
@rajeshbandishte8264
@rajeshbandishte8264 7 жыл бұрын
l just love this landscape. it already looks settled and mature.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rajesh!
@MrKiet76
@MrKiet76 5 жыл бұрын
I like the set up that you did! But for me I would put the two small trees on the left side along the road not too close together! And as far as the rocks goes, I place it around the big tree and some towards the road! As always loved your work Nigel!
@asappapi9504
@asappapi9504 7 жыл бұрын
Nice landscape👍🏽looks amazing
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carlos, good to hear!
@toddbrittain1060
@toddbrittain1060 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work Nigel. You have a great 'eye' for naturalistic detail. Your videos are some of the most entertaining and instructive online. Can't wait to see what treats you have in store next ! P.S. Looking forward to the next update on the P afra forest :-)
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Todd, an update will be coming soon!
@virginiafabregas1065
@virginiafabregas1065 7 жыл бұрын
Very very nice Nigel and funny !
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I should have driven the Land Rover around with my hand and made truck noises....maybe not!
@bonsai-r-usliveinharmony5691
@bonsai-r-usliveinharmony5691 7 жыл бұрын
you never disappoint
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this one was a lot of fun putting together!
@Adelaida1234
@Adelaida1234 7 жыл бұрын
Como siempre maravillosoooo, buen trabajo felicitaciones
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
¡Muchas gracias amigo!
@garymccarthy4994
@garymccarthy4994 7 жыл бұрын
As always an impressive result! Sometime in one of your videos I'd be interested in hearing you talk about fertilizing all your beautiful bonsai.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
I will do that, coming soon!
@garymccarthy4994
@garymccarthy4994 7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait!!! Also, I don't mind at all the little advertising videos you're starting to use. You should get something out of all the time you spend putting together these videos. GARY
@BonsaiTalk
@BonsaiTalk 7 жыл бұрын
That Serissa is getting better and better..
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
I actually wired the branch on the right hand side to raise it up into the canopy better. Thanks and I see you have just published a video that I must watch!
@BonsaiTalk
@BonsaiTalk 7 жыл бұрын
It's scary don't watch it!
@jossrun
@jossrun 7 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You are a great child whom you follow with pleasure, I subscribe!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jossrun, great to have you on board!
@Czaryan08
@Czaryan08 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice nigel!! "The Art of bonsai" right here thank you
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan!
@punkevignate
@punkevignate 7 жыл бұрын
wow...wonderful penjing mr nigel greetings from italy
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ronald!
@mitchmackenzie3293
@mitchmackenzie3293 7 жыл бұрын
*"Koppie"* means *hill* for those of you who weren't sure
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mitch!
@theskitteringcoyote
@theskitteringcoyote 7 жыл бұрын
very inspiring. thank you for your awesome videos..
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, I like your thumbnail pic!
@anitaruinard6563
@anitaruinard6563 6 жыл бұрын
Wooowwwww very nice 😉😃👌thank you sir, for me it's so inspiring 😃.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did making it!
@setiawanadiansyah3560
@setiawanadiansyah3560 6 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing landscape miniatur African style , I like it
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Setiawan!
@helen.p1869
@helen.p1869 7 жыл бұрын
awwwww....... so pretty and lovely... amazing video Nigel. .. as always, loved you attention to details. (just my thought, you could have made the pathway more visible, broader towards the front and immediately narrowed and as a thin line towards the back to make it even more 3d look from the front) over all... damn excellent video... super inspiring!!!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank Helen, great suggestions, I'm sure I'll be adding more detail in future! I was thinking of maybe a sign post also.
@helen.p1869
@helen.p1869 7 жыл бұрын
Wow... that will be cute...!!!
@shivangrawat7208
@shivangrawat7208 6 жыл бұрын
Sir I am really amazed to see your works... It really inspired me to start bonsai practice as well.... I am planning to start with a lemon tree, right from the seedling. Kindly post a video on the soil preparation and a video on moss culturing and other small plants that you use to give small details.... I made a small terrarium inside a light bulb out of moss. I would like you to see it. Thank you... And hats off again!!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shivang, I'll try and get videos out on these subjects. Good luck with your trees and happy growing!
@garyfowler6812
@garyfowler6812 7 жыл бұрын
A really interesting and entertaining video, nice one 🌴
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary!
@sallyweiner4180
@sallyweiner4180 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sally!
@kamaleshkumardas942
@kamaleshkumardas942 4 жыл бұрын
I like much the land scape you created after so many exercises
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it was fun putting it all together, I have separated the trees now, but I'll be creating a different version of this in the future.
@TokinWhiteKid
@TokinWhiteKid 7 жыл бұрын
I started using drywall repair mesh to cover my drainage holes and I find it's really easy to use and inexpensive. it even holds itself in place as long as the pot is clean when you put it down. about 1/8inch size squares.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a good idea!
@C.padilla
@C.padilla 7 жыл бұрын
eres el rey de los mini paisajes .enhorabuena
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Gracias, son muy divertidos de crear, voy a estar haciendo más en futuros videos!
@C.padilla
@C.padilla 7 жыл бұрын
Nigel Saunders me gustan muchisimo. ademas de saber de bonsais ,sabes de paisajismo. es genial. perdoma,podias poner una actualizacion del ficus en las ruinas , que hicistes con espongas, tiene que estar impresionante . gracias. y gracias de nuevo por el esfuerzo de la traduccion. gracias
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
He decidido usar ladrillos de arcilla en lugar de las esponjas cubiertas de cemento. Me preocupaba que las raíces y el musgo no crezcan en el cemento y que el cemento no parezca realista en el futuro. Estaré trabajando en el proyecto de nuevo pronto!
@C.padilla
@C.padilla 7 жыл бұрын
Nigel Saunders ok. me parece bien .gracias de nuevo.😉
@bonsaimoldova
@bonsaimoldova 7 жыл бұрын
I suppose the aloe is your favorite bonsai - not only give you the pleasure of working on a bonsai, but also provide you food! )))) P.S. I like the new landscape, is looking great!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the Aloe sure grew more in a year than I expected!
@bonsaimoldova
@bonsaimoldova 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@hirgoghari6595
@hirgoghari6595 7 жыл бұрын
nicely arrange.... beautiful
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hir Goghari. it took me a while to get it sorted out, but I am happy with the result!
@lukev9965
@lukev9965 Жыл бұрын
This is incredible
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@cheeseandcrackers1438
@cheeseandcrackers1438 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing work and imagination! I enjoyed watching this and all of your videos. Any suggestion where to find those beautiful shallow pots?
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!, I think the internet is the best place. www.mecobonsai.com/Catalog/category/grove-tray-mica-pots-1
@MauricioSilva-zl1rk
@MauricioSilva-zl1rk 7 жыл бұрын
Belo trabalho,um abraço do seu fã brasileiro!!!!!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Obrigado, foi muito divertido colocar a paisagem em conjunto!
@MauricioSilva-zl1rk
@MauricioSilva-zl1rk 7 жыл бұрын
Nigel Saunders adoro seus vídeos mesmo entendo pouco o inglês rsrs,para mim você é o melhor em penjing landscape parabéns!!
@Viper121100
@Viper121100 7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching how you build this landscape. The sand roadways were a nice touch but I wanted to ask if there was any need for concern about the sand working its way down into the root system and causing problems with roots/drainage
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
I have done this technique before and when I re potted the tree, the sand stayed as a nice layer on top of the bonsai soil. When the sand dries out it is a little more difficult to water, you need to wet the sand first and then you can water as per normal. The sand will actually draw moisture out of the bonsai soil up to the top layer of sand, it seems to keep your bonsai soil at a nice humidity level.
@zeebier2
@zeebier2 7 жыл бұрын
The terra cotta was a nice touch
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it really matched the rock colour and helps give the feeling of being in Africa.
@keysBW
@keysBW 7 жыл бұрын
Love it so adorabe
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@phreeesubz
@phreeesubz 7 жыл бұрын
Are you going to keep the land rover in the landscape? if you did, you could always roll it along a little to get some tire tracks in the dirt for effect
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion, I'm going put some wheel ruts in the road and paint and detail the Land Rover better. I think I'll add a sign post also.
@michaelpaul1716
@michaelpaul1716 7 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful landscape, I love the way you prune the big serissa (probably didn't spell that right). Have you had any experience with Hinoki cypress or false cypress? I just bought a young hinoki and from what I'm reading it seems like a finicky tree.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I don't have any of those trees so I have no practical experience with them. All I can suggest is to try and find good articles on line. Good luck.
@murrayhand5235
@murrayhand5235 7 жыл бұрын
Great idea and even better execution. I feel that as this landscape grows and you get the chance to refine it, it may soon become a real showpiece. On a side note, do you think that using worm 'wee' will be beneficial and sufficient fertilisation for my bonsai trees. I have a worm farm and have been wondering about it.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
The worm castings are very good for the garden and may be of benefit to the bonsai as well. The fine particles may tend to clog up the air spaces in the bonsai soil, but I'm sure a layer on top of your planting wouldn't hurt. Some people put organic matter in tea bags and place these on top of the soil as a natural fertilizer. I would try it and see how it goes!
@CALV1NATOR
@CALV1NATOR 6 жыл бұрын
You have very beautiful serissa! I have a question about cuttings, have you had success with large serissa cuttings, I am thinking about doing a trunk chop and rooting the top. My trunk is about 1cm think. Do you think this would be successful?
@DurandCompton
@DurandCompton 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice end result.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Durand., I really enjoyed putting it together!
@vildotcom
@vildotcom 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful arrangement Nigel. You've a lot of aquariums used as benches and work tables. Do/did you keep fish at some point?
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
I had a koi at one point, but it quickly out grew the aquarium. It went into a neighbors pond and lived a good long life. I got a bunch of aquariums at an auction and just use them as benches.
@inventor1978
@inventor1978 4 жыл бұрын
Good video!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
6 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFULL BONSAI
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeremiahjerrykitchel7730
@jeremiahjerrykitchel7730 7 жыл бұрын
Great one, Nigel. What is the ratio of your soil? Thanks!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
It is half turface and half perlite, To this I add 10 to 20 percent shredded fir bark or composted pine bark. All materials are sifted to get a particle size of around 3 .5 mm or 1/8". This mix requires a lot of watering and misting, but I find the trees grow really well in it.
@dragett34
@dragett34 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Nigel, I just had a quick question for you. Im really interested in getting more into bonsai, but I just moved into an apartment that doesnt have very good lighting. Do you have any suggestions on tress that handle low light well? Thanks!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Check out LA Nolan's youtube channel. All his trees are growing indoors with grow lights. kzfaq.info/love/UPnojoIz0Nrjet9XzGBD3Q Most trees should have 4 hours of daylight per day, from a sunny window. If you don't have a window, you might have to use grow lights. You can get LED ones now that are a little cheaper to run.
@MrTributes
@MrTributes 7 жыл бұрын
great landscape Nigel. how small is too small when it comes to drainage mesh? if the mesh is fine enough to hold a bit of water, will that prevent airflow to any noticeable degree?
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, too small and the water won't drain through it well. I wouldn't go any smaller than the window screen size.
@muhammadjunaidill
@muhammadjunaidill 7 жыл бұрын
I like your work
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Muhammad!
@nataliepinheiro3181
@nataliepinheiro3181 7 жыл бұрын
Nigel, thanks so much for posting. Recently watched your update on this one which was great. Where do you get your pots? I'm in central Ohio and wondering if online is best.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Most of the pots I have are used pots from other club members. I always check the sales tables at the bonsai shows for good deals on pots. I have only bought two new pots and they were on sale at half price from a store that was going out of business. I get a lot of my smaller pots at second hand stores, but these are usually very low quality. Nice pots can be ordered on line, but I'm not sure where I'd go, maybe someone can help out?
@nataliepinheiro3181
@nataliepinheiro3181 7 жыл бұрын
Nigel Saunders I actually ordered a few 6 and 8 inch plastic training pots on amazon. I was really happy with the quality and the price.
@RobertMcCalle
@RobertMcCalle 7 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cocojimen4784
@cocojimen4784 7 жыл бұрын
Hizo I love the pot. Can you tell me what it is and whether it is plastic or ceramic Thanks
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
It is a plastic pot. They call them mica pots, they are 80% mica, 15% polyethylene and 5% graphite.... www.micamafco.com/micaplasticfiller17c64.html?nm=micaplastic
@akashgangurde1651
@akashgangurde1651 3 жыл бұрын
Sir will u please tell me the bigger bonsai name use for this landscape
@CypherWitch
@CypherWitch 7 жыл бұрын
Looking good! But a slight nitpick: I think that maybe the feeling of the savanna might be improved if it was slightly more arid looking, because that yellow, dry looking grass is so tightly linked with savanna imagery.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
I'll see what I can do, I know the image you are thinking of!
@martamagdalena.
@martamagdalena. 7 жыл бұрын
OMG Very very nice
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it is looking really good and all the trees are growing well!
@TheNatrjack965
@TheNatrjack965 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel what do you think of plastic bonsia pots ?
@rahanasameer5127
@rahanasameer5127 7 жыл бұрын
nice vid,nigel
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rahana
@andrewspar436
@andrewspar436 7 жыл бұрын
Is that three on the right-hand side of the window-sill dead? Maybe I missed a camera-perspective showing some.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
No, the leaves are just starting to come out now, I defoliated the tree before I placed it in the greenhouse. It is a Ficus religiosa .
@alexandreleblanc324
@alexandreleblanc324 7 жыл бұрын
Nigel, have you try drywall joint tape, work well for me for drainage holes.
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great tip, I'll try it out!
@digantabayan2649
@digantabayan2649 7 жыл бұрын
Wow....it's wonderful...one thing I want to ask you that do you make bonsai soil of your own or use a ready made one, coz. it looks different.......is there any special ingredient for bonsai soil.....
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
I mix my own soil up. The mix I use is half turface and half perlite, To this I add 10 to 20 percent shredded fir bark or composted pine bark. All materials are sifted to get a particle size of around 3 .5 mm or 1/8". This mix requires a lot of watering and misting, but I find the trees grow really well in it. It is great in the greenhouse!
@digantabayan2649
@digantabayan2649 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information.....
@jaspershepherdsmith9047
@jaspershepherdsmith9047 7 жыл бұрын
Was that the yucca in the background of the pine? It's looking lush!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm going to wait until mid summer before working on it.
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