The first step when creating branches from scratch on coast redwood pre-bonsai is to stimulate lots of new shoots. Once this new growth appears, the next step is to trim the shoots on the upper portions of the trunk to begin developing compact …
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Decandling and thinning a red pine forest
Late spring is a great time to decandle healthy black and red pines (see "Decandling" for details). It's also a good time to thin dense areas or remove extra needles that didn't come off in fall. Over the years I've found it relatively easy to …
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