Bonsai Forest
Omono
Juniper Procumbens
Informal upright
As usual, prep the pot
Pliers to pinch the wrapping point together with bottom anchor
Mesh over hole, wires through mesh
Fold and press to secure mesh over drainage screen
Anchor wires (for tree stabilizing/ positioning)
Slip each end of both wires through mesh and to their respective sides of the pot for tying/twisting off soon
Add base layer of soil
When root system has been poked, cleared of soil from outer and inner roots (leaving core untouched), selective reduction of roots and press/rock tree into base layer of soil, getting soil particles deep into root system
Join opposing anchor wires, twist tightly with pliers (avoid wrapping pliers into wire ), cut ends with wire cutters, and press them down into the root system/ soil. Complete soil application by pouring and poking/pressing with chopstick/rake tweezers.
Minor tweak at left to raise foliage and complete left slope to apex, Biogold teabag tied to wire, and the initial styling of composition is complete
Informal upright
As usual, prep the pot
Pliers to pinch the wrapping point together with bottom anchor
Mesh over hole, wires through mesh
Fold and press to secure mesh over drainage screen
Anchor wires (for tree stabilizing/ positioning)
Slip each end of both wires through mesh and to their respective sides of the pot for tying/twisting off soon
Add base layer of soil
When root system has been poked, cleared of soil from outer and inner roots (leaving core untouched), selective reduction of roots and press/rock tree into base layer of soil, getting soil particles deep into root system
Join opposing anchor wires, twist tightly with pliers (avoid wrapping pliers into wire ), cut ends with wire cutters, and press them down into the root system/ soil. Complete soil application by pouring and poking/pressing with chopstick/rake tweezers.
Minor tweak at left to raise foliage and complete left slope to apex, Biogold teabag tied to wire, and the initial styling of composition is complete