Bonsai etc. for Steragram

Well you've set me quite a high standard! I've taken the first step, trimmed the roots and taken a couple of branches off but too much root for a small shallow pot yet - perhaps better t get there by degrees?

Slowly but surely - sounds good Sue.

They are doing well Sheila well done having a go what about Acers a man up my lane does them.

I love the Copper Beech Sheila...its making a brilliant japanese style shape isn't it. :)

Thanks Thrupenny - I've never managed to 'do' an Acer, not sure why.

Thank you Karen - you know how I love anything japanesey!

They are perfect for doing bonsi Shelia .

I suspect you have to be very patient, but I do have a small one which could be suitable. Maybe I'll give it a try.

That's the girl have a go I am sure it will be successful, I gave two of my acers to the bloke up the lane as I had to many to cope with I shall have to ask him how they are getting on.

I've just remembered that it's not supposed to be a good idea to prune Japanese Acers (only removing dead or diseased branches), but I expect Field Maple (Acer camprestre) would be OK to bonsai.

Yes - it would be interesting to hear more about your neighbour's trees - thanks.

Thats strange I wonder what this isthen

http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/japanese-red-maple-exceptional-specimen-bonsai-tree-ts2928?gclid=CKTsqf-zktQCFQmNGwodJOwM_g

Wow! Well, I wonder how he did that?! Just shows I'm no expert . . .

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/m.wikihow.com/Make-a-Japanese-Maple-Bonsai-Tree%3Famp%3D1

I hope you can try one now.

Hmmm . . thanks Thrupenny, but that's just too complicated for me. I'll stick to my simple, amateur ways, and leave the clever stuff to others :)

I have to honestly say I do not blame you ?

:))

Fascinating blog, Sheila. Thank you !

Thank you Terra :)

A wonderful selection of Bonsai......and some pretty pot planting....

Thanks Angela.