What roots to cut

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What roots to cut

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Hi, I want to repot a tree but I am not real sure if I have been cutting the right roots off or not.. :? I think that has been why my Azelia is not too crash hot at the moment. :oops: I read all your coments and am trying to take it in, would there be a pic of one someone else has done. Thanks sheba53 ;)
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Re: What roots to cut

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This is a good article on root pruning.
http://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basics_Repotting2.html
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Hi Nilushi, thank you I will go have a look at that site. sheba53 :)
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Lindsay Farr had a really good Video on his site showing how he repots Azalea
I seee if I can find a link to it
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Found Lindsys Video here
http://www.bonsaifarm.tv/demo/twob11azalea-1.wmv

Also check out them all on his site here. Great Videos for Beginners as well as oldies as well
http://www.bonsaifarm.tv/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=37

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Thanks to everyone for all your help, I have found both book and video to be of great help. ;) :) sheba53 :)
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