the party ends

[craigw60]

No real movement in these trees yet the buds are just starting to swell so all I have been doing is pinching out the big terminal buds to allow the small dormant buds behind them to develop. Jarrods plum should be flowering or just finishing up.
Craigw

[Waltron]

Hi Craig, I'm relatively new to the refining process of bonsai but have a tree I want to start refining now. Is pinching out the terminal buds as they swell a process that should be done on all deciduous trees at this time of year?

[Jarrod]

Waldron, it depends on the species you are working with.


Here is the plum. Can't wait to re wire this guy when I defoliate.

[mickaus]

Did you happen to catch the dogs at a bad moment in this photo?

[Steven]

Thanks for the updates guys
You have a lovely garden Craig!
Jarrod, your new bench seems to be in full use now. I think you mentioned that you were considering growing underneath it. Is this still going to happen?

Regards,
Steven

[Jarrod]

Haha no, just scratching I think.

Not going to grow under the benches. It is easy to mow under and around them so I will leave them. I am in the process of downsizing my collection so I will have more room to squeeze everything on!

[craigw60]

Waltron, I pinch the terminal buds of the deciduous trees which have larger leaves like liquidambar, ash or hornbeam but wouldn't bother with say chinese elm or trident maple.
Craigw

[butterflycaught]

craigw60, beautiful garden!