Build A Bonsai- Basic Broom Style.

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Build A Bonsai- Basic Broom Style.

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When first starting bonsai there were a whole heap of things I could not fathom how to accomplish.
One of which was how to increase the number of branches/back budding of new shoots. Another was how actually to trim/grow a tree with Bonsai intension.
Getting good ramification is easily achieved whilst growing a plant, much easier than trying to force it down the track.

Here's a rudimentary image I created hoping to illustrate this. I know it is only basic and probably mis-leading, yet makes a lil' sense to me. When first starting out I had no idea, I wish someone had made an image like this, as I would have got it a whole heap faster.


Thanks for looking. :)

I know your thinking I have too much time on my hands, but thought it worth it for those new to the sport.
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Nice Mitchell, and great idea.
I might have to borrow that soon :-) for little Project and then Co-Opt you as well :lol:

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Thats cool Mitchell :cool:
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Nice! :tu:

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Post by Mitchell »

Ken, thanks. Very cryptic, but sure go for your life! :) More than willing to help.

Thanks Bodhi!

Thanks NS!
Regards, Mitchell.



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