| The Primary Art Of Pruning A Bonsai Tree | | | | practiced first before experimented on your |
| The art of Bonsai is the ability to artificially modify | | | | Bonsai tree. Its important to remember when |
| an ordinary to tree to appear dwarf like or | | | | performing this not to pull on the branch or tree |
| miniature. This can only be achieved by careful | | | | which could cause serious damage. |
| pruning of both roots and branches. | | | | Its likely to be a while before you have enough |
| Although there are other key aspects like the | | | | confidence to perform this technique on your |
| type of soil used to grow a Bonsai tree, and | | | | Bonsai tree. Its therefore a good idea to hone |
| watering techniques you need to be aware of, | | | | you skills on a small bush. Only when you are |
| arguably non are more important than pruning. | | | | capable of making clean cuts should you think |
| However, before you even think about grabbing | | | | about implementing this on your Bonsai tree. |
| the shears from the shed you need to do a little | | | | Often deciduous bonsai trees like Chinese Elms |
| bit of planning. It's a good idea to get a pen and | | | | and Maples prefer pruning with sharp scissors |
| notepad before sketching out a design that you | | | | With these types of Bonsai trees you can prune |
| would be happy to use to help sculpt your Bonsai | | | | back to a bud closely matching your originally |
| tree. | | | | sketch. Any new growth will then take the |
| You need to get familiar with finger pruning which | | | | direction of the bud you pruned back too. |
| is a must have skill needed to shape your Bonsai | | | | When it comes to root pruning you need to trim |
| tree. The basic process involves pinching new | | | | about two thirds of the root ball every two |
| buds or growth off with your fingers to control | | | | years. Get in the habit of performing this ritual in |
| the shape of your Bonsai tree. Although the | | | | tandem with any major branch pruning. Its |
| concept is relatively simple, the ability to hold the | | | | important to remember that the roots are where |
| branch of your Bonsai with one hand and gently | | | | your Bonsai tree provides nutrition and therefore |
| roll, and twist any unwanted growth between the | | | | should be in perfect balance with the rest of the |
| thumb and forefinger of the other hand should be | | | | tree. |