Boxwood Forest

[AlainK]

Whatever the species, starting from nursery stock in a worrkshop will very unlikely produce anything worth displaying at an exhibition.

Such workshops are for people to learn, and I suppose that they're not all pros. And choosing the right placement on a slab, selecting trees that will in the future show what a "forest is" is the aim. I think that the aim was reached there.

The seven trunks are well-placed, the lines of the branches show some harmony, and in a few years'time it will look very nice.

 

[Mayank]

Unlucky number/associated with death is what I was told in Japan....seems to be very lucky in China.

I thought four was the unlucky death number so they have two ways to say it "yon" vs "shee"?

 

[sorce]

Question is, do you feel lucky? Do ya?

Avoid six too then yeah?
Lol!

Sorce

 

[LanceMac10]

Ha....you and I and everyone else knows that's a lie! You have mad bonsai skills!

Very nice comment. Wildly incorrect, but appreciated all the same! My journey wasn't really about the end product, if that makes sense. More about things "needed" in bonsai that I believe enhance your character. So I can check the box on that one. I think....

As mentioned earlier, a bit of wire action could "clean things up". I would wait until it's settled in and stable, though.
In lieu of rocks/kitsch, how about some "live" ground cover. Have you seen some of Wally Pall's planting? That "hen&chick" looking stuff. Maybe something native and horticulturally compatible with Boxwood?

Be proud of your effort and the stones to show...

 

[AZbonsai]

Be proud of your effort and the stones to show...

I have no problems showing good-bad-indifferent as my past posts can attest. I appreciate the constructive feedback-ignore the flame throwers (for the most part) and try to improve my skill set by learning from others.
I did put some live moss on the surface which is new for me. I like it but almost impossible to keep alive in the summer around here.

 

[LanceMac10]

AND.....just don't see many folks rockin' the Zippo these days!!!

 

[Mayank]

AND.....just don't see many folks rockin' the Zippo these days!!!

Oh that's what that was! I was wondering...

 

[AZbonsai]

Zippo these days!!!

The original fidget spinner!

 

[AZ Newb]

Very unimpressed.....not even remotely looking like a Forest, just nice looking Boxwood stuck on a Slab....

You arrogant jerk. Instead of insulting this man, who happens to be a military veteran, and continues to help and serve people from young to old, try and remember that no one is perfect when they start something new. Either try and be a decent person and give advice and tips on how to improve, as most other members of this site do, or keep your mouth shut.

 

[penumbra]

Avoid six too then yeah?

One & five.