Bending and Twisting using the Drill-Out technique

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Andrew F
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Re: Bending and Twisting using the Drill-Out technique

Post by Andrew F »

Grant Bowie wrote:
VelvetSicklid wrote:I would love to get some bends like that on a mugo i have, why would early-mid summer be the preferred time to try? [nursery man said something briefly]
I was told to let the tree go without a drink for a few days prior as well.

Thank you for the write up. I look forward to seeing this tree in a years time. And possibly trying on my own pine.

Anytime other than during rampant spring growth is fine and early mid summer would be your first opportunity from now. I often do work just after Xmas as I have the time spare and otherwise autumn or winter is fine.

Spring is dangerous as the bark/cambium layer can come away from the trunk,

Grant
Oky doky thank you for the tips.

Now i have to find someone who stocks the clear grafting tape.
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Re: Bending and Twisting using the Drill-Out technique

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Thank You for the good explanation.
I ask lots of questions that sound like suggestions. Please remember I am a inquisitive newbie trying to figure out why You made a particular decision, in order to learn.
I started a blog:http://nelibonsai.wordpress.com/2013/07 ... a-nursery/
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