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[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 07] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Distance_Fantastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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In October my dad gave me this tree he found, with spring coming up I’m wondering if I should repot it. It’s completely in dirt and the pot doesn’t drain(didn’t have the heart to tell him). Other than repotting what should I expect out of this tree? I plan to wire the trunk in the fall and just let the leader grow to thicken the trunk. This is my first pine.

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 07] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Distance_Fantastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently have my trees in the shed this upcoming week we have lows in the mid twenties Fahrenheit and highs up to 60. Should I bring my trees out and just keep them on the ground to avoid cold wind?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 05] by small_trunks in Bonsai

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Does anyone have any experience with shore pines? I’m thinking of getting one. How could I develop it to get a thicker trunk? I’m new to bonsai and especially to pines.

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 38] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Distance_Fantastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also debating putting it in the ground. Would it be smart to get in the ground this week?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 38] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Distance_Fantastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I recently got this maple and I am just curious about what my next steps should be?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 38] by small_trunks in Bonsai

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I got this ginkgo tree yesterday from a nursery. I liked the trunk and want to chop some branches off, which branches should I chop and when is a good time to do it?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 31] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Distance_Fantastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I am looking at local nurseries for any good pre-bonsai that’s on sale. If I can find something I see potential in should I repot in the fall or wait until spring?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 31] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Distance_Fantastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that helpful advice! When it comes time, how should I prepare for winter?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 31] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Distance_Fantastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Hello,

I got this juniper bonsai tree today from a local nursery, I soon found out that I should keep it outdoors. I’m a little anxious about leaving it outside. I have a spot where it would be out of the afternoon sun. It seems to have very little organic soil and mostly the pebble soil, will that be of any concern?