Taking care to identify healthy buds before major cutback can make all the difference.
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Recent Posts
Bonsai Development Series #21: The effect of removing a sacrifice branch
Reducing sacrifice branches can give you a lot of new growth – here are tips for redirecting young trees’ resources effectively.
Just in time for fall – pumpkin galls
Tiny wasps are responsible for the pumpkin-shaped galls that develop on the leaves of oak trees.
Wiring tip: how to prevent branches from splitting away from the trunk
A subtle adjustment to wire position can prevent broken branches.
Finding the right hormone levels for making seedling-cuttings
Varying the exposure to rooting hormone can make a big difference when making pine seedling-cuttings.