[Ray M] Corky Bark Chinese Elm #2

[gerald randall]

Ray,

Have you ever put Seamungus into the soil. As it is in pellet form, I suspect just pushing the pellets into the surface of the soil is not difficult. Just wondered if anyone has ever done that. My problem is that animals seem to come and collect my Seamungus and as such I struggle to use it. I have to use liquid fertilisers, which as we all know is a lot of work if you have a lot of trees. Takes me an hour or more to get it done. So, I'm looking to use Seamungus, but don't want to replace it all the time because it has been stolen by animals.

Let me know if anyone has ever put it into the ground.

I have small plastic baskets which I use to put Seamungus into. They help, but I do not have enough for all my trees, hence my question above.

[Isitangus]

Hi Gerald I mix handfuls of seamungus in when I repot so it's not sitting on the surface. I think from memory it says on the directions of seamungus you can do it

[Ray M]

Ray,

Have you ever put Seamungus into the soil. As it is in pellet form, I suspect just pushing the pellets into the surface of the soil is not difficult. Just wondered if anyone has ever done that. My problem is that animals seem to come and collect my Seamungus and as such I struggle to use it. I have to use liquid fertilisers, which as we all know is a lot of work if you have a lot of trees. Takes me an hour or more to get it done. So, I'm looking to use Seamungus, but don't want to replace it all the time because it has been stolen by animals.

Let me know if anyone has ever put it into the ground.

I have small plastic baskets which I use to put Seamungus into. They help, but I do not have enough for all my trees, hence my question above.

Hi Gerald,
The short answer is no, I haven't mixed it into the soil. I have written to Neutrog asking about this matter. I will post their response as soon as I receive an answer.

Regards Ray

[Ray M]

Hi Gerald,
I have received an email from Neutrog relating to Seamungus being added to the soil.

Hi Ray, thanks for your question.

No problem adding Seamungus to the soil, if anything it will help it break down a little quicker.

Many people blend it through varying potting mixes as well.

Cheers

Vince Davey
National Business Development Manager

Neutrog Australia Pty Ltd
288 Mine Road, Kanmantoo SA 5252
Direct 08 8538 3500
Mobile 0428 889 797
Facsimile 08 8538 3522
Web http://www.neutrog.com.au

Regards Ray

[Ces]

Hi Ray,

Really nice composition mate. well done. Will be fantastic in a couple of years.

The latest set of photos... Were they taken in a light box? Really can see all the details of the tree but I think I prefer the second red background. It gives the tree more weight to me and provides a slightly better sense of perspective. Were the lighting conditions the same between red background photos 1 & 2?

Cheers,

Ces.

[Ray M]

Hi Ray,

Really nice composition mate. well done. Will be fantastic in a couple of years.

The latest set of photos... Were they taken in a light box? No, they were taken using the method described in another thread I did. Backgrounds I have now set up the photographing setup in a spare bedroom. As well as using the Light Sphere, I also use one Umbrella Flash to light the background. Really can see all the details of the tree but I think I prefer the second red background. It gives the tree more weight to me and provides a slightly better sense of perspective. Were the lighting conditions the same between red background photos 1 & 2? Yes, everything was the same.

I have added a couple of photos to show the extra flash. As you can see from the setup, it doesn't have to be a very fancy setup to get some clear photos.

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Cheers,

Ces.

Regards Ray

[Boics]

Looks pretty fancy to me Ray!

[Ray M]

Hi Folks,
Final photos.

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Future for the tree
The three right hand branches need lowering. The right side of the apex needs more development. Develop ramification and foliage pads. I will repot into a shallower pot at a later stage.

Regards Ray

[Shane]

Wow, Ray! That is a nice composition. I like what you've done with this tree, pot and stand: all very complimentary. A very gentile bonsai. I have to ask: how did you achieve that perfect white background?

[Ray M]

Wow, Ray! That is a nice composition. I like what you've done with this tree, pot and stand: all very complimentary. A very gentile bonsai. I have to ask: how did you achieve that perfect white background?

Hi Shane,
Have a look a little further up in the thread and you will see a little of what I do. Also if you have a look at this link you will see more about what I do. Backgrounds

Regards Ray

[Ray M]

Hi Shane,
Thanks for the comments about the stand. This is one I made myself. It's made of Mallee wood. The pot is one of Penny's, (Mudlark Pottery).

Regards Ray

[Shane]

Thanks Ray, I had forgotten about that post on the backgrounds; that's wjere the screen I tried was useless, it was a projector screen, flat, and you could see its texture. Ended up not using it. Did the wood naturally bump like that, for your dai, or was that carved in?

[Ray M]

Thanks Ray, I had forgotten about that post on the backgrounds; that's wjere the screen I tried was useless, it was a projector screen, flat, and you could see its texture. Ended up not using it. Did the wood naturally bump like that, for your dai, or was that carved in? No carving, that is very natural for Mallee.

Regards Ray