Do you grow bonsai?
Question:If so, did you struggle when you started? I know all the rules and theory, but I'm struggling with a vision for the plant? Anyone else have this problem? I need some encouragement!
Answers:
I did struggle quite a bit! However, you probably realize that you have to be very patient.
Maybe you could go on the Internet, and look up images for "bonsai" -- this could probably give you a number of pictures for ideas -- how to shape the plant, what kind of container is best, figurines that you can add, etc. Moss, by the way, is a beautiful addition to the soil / rocks part of the bonsai planting.
There are also books on the subject, which I'm sure your local library would have. Be on the lookout also, for an arboretum in your area, or hobbyists who practice with bonsai -- you could meet other people and get some encouragement and ideas.
Yes, you may know the rules and theory, but you forgot the most important rule of Bonsai... That being "PATIENCE"
You can not rush the process of this beautiful art form.
Yes, I did struggle in the begining, but I joined my local Bonsai club and learned so much more. The learning process was so gratifying to me that it really taught me the skill of patience and enjoy the true beauty of these trees.
Just be Patient grasshopper, things will fall into place for you.. Trust me !
My husband used to make these and had quite a collection. But it all ended years ago...His collection was getting up in years, and our horses got out one night and ate the tops off..He never touched one again...It takes a keen eye for this hobby..When he got started, he would try and find little starter trees at the nursery and choose the one with the most knarly trunk, and roots exposed on top of the soil,,Then he would choose the pot, wire, soil, and of course the vitamin B for the root soak..All the cutting and wiring would take some time, but in the end it all paid off with a beautiful small tree that looked full grown..Cork Elms are really nice..I loved the moss he would put on it..I wish he had his collection as the trees he had would be around 30 yrs old now..Its an art, but dont give up..Not too many people do this kind of hobby anymore..The vision for the tree would be to make it look like it would grow naturally..like on a side of a hill with some rocks, or wind swept branches...Find some books in the library, im sure they have them...good luck.
Yes, that is why I visit livesearh.com/Images/bonsai for ideas and reference. Also BonsaiSite.com is excellent for newbies and pro's alike.
So far, everyone has good advice for you, especially the patience part. It is extremely important to know where your particular species needs to be kept.indoors or outdoors, then go from there.
You are welcome to visit the Bonsai Care page of my site:
http://www.american-bonsai.com .
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