New To Bonsai–Juniper Question

[perform2]

I'm new to Bonsai and my first effort is a 16 year old pre-bonsai Juniper that was recently given to me in an old 5 gallon bucket. I styled and potted about two months ago. After my initial research, I decided to use akadama and pumice and here's my question: Once the spring arrives, what type of fertilizer and frequency should I plan on? Pellets, liquid? What type of nitrogen ratios, etc? BTW, I live in Dallas, Texas. Thanks in advance for your input–I look forward to learning!

Tom

 

[Poink88]

Tom,

Welcome to B-Nut!

I am a newbie too and more so on Juni's but you might want to check this book (I have to read it yet )
http://www.stonelantern.com/Juniper_Bonsai_Book_How_to_bonsai_care_p/b1jun.htm

Re: the style, I might remove (or jin) the first branch on the left it this is mine.

If you think this hobby is for you...might very well go for this... http://www.stonelantern.com/Set_of_...ery_best_books_p/b1-set5pinejunlenzmagsho.htm

I know I am bad.....

 

[perform2]

Limb Removal

Tom,

Welcome to B-Nut!

I am a newbie too and more so on Juni's but you might want to check this book (I have to read it yet )
http://www.stonelantern.com/Juniper_Bonsai_Book_How_to_bonsai_care_p/b1jun.htm

Re: the style, I might remove (or jin) the first branch on the left it this is mine.

If you think this hobby is for you...might very well go for this... http://www.stonelantern.com/Set_of_...ery_best_books_p/b1-set5pinejunlenzmagsho.htm

I know I am bad.....

Its funny that you would mention that limb on the left–I have been looking at it for a couple of week now trying to decide on removing it...I'm just about there! Thanks for your input.

Tom