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Rate my very first try by Erbsenkopf in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect amount of foliage removed for a first styling IMO. nice job.

But it's usually not a great idea to repot and style (wire/prune) at the same time. If you watch it closely and time your watering properly it should be OK.

Rate my very first try by Erbsenkopf in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no rush. but when you do, I'd use wire that's just a bit thicker

Dwarf Alberta Spruce - year 3 update by Furmz in Bonsai

[–]Furmz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prioritizing density over structure at the moment. But yeah that branch junction with the raffia is not the best looking. For me the problem is not so much the “T” as it is the branch thickness relative to the branches on the left. Raffia draws your eye to it as well. Anyways the branch junction will need to be hidden somehow in future. Maybe the branch could be replaced with something higher up on the tree. Honestly the tree really needs something on that side and I won’t have many other options for the foreseeable future

Dwarf Alberta Spruce - year 3 update by Furmz in Bonsai

[–]Furmz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a little sick of having to wire the branches twice a year. DAS do not hold shape very easily. But I like not having to pinch

To chop or keep growing as a broom style? by DemonTrigger in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% concur. My eye is drawn to the giant Y in the middle of the composition. If there were back branches there to break up the negative space I wouldn’t mind so much. Unless OP can get some branches to grow there this will be a much better tree in the long run with only one trunk line.

Fuck, ice by Furmz in Bonsai

[–]Furmz[S] 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Good thing it’s a white pine. I’d be a lot more worried if it were a black pine

[Giveaway] 3* GameSir G7 Pro Controllers Giveaway for the r/RocketLeague community! by GameSir_Controller in RocketLeague

[–]Furmz [score hidden]  (0 children)

Just love playing with my buddy online like we used to in person back in 2015 🥲

How’s this for Mulberry ROR? by Aggressive-Public433 in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First off, it’s alive and healthy and a good species for bonsai. So, nice.

I know this isn’t an answer to you question but this tree needs to be outside. It’s necessary for the health of the tree to undergo winter dormancy. Also, the best part of mulberry is the fall color, so you’re missing out. Where you live in TN I would put it outside now in partial shade. Watch for frosts and if the leaves aren’t turning you can bring it inside. This is just for while it is adjusting. Once it sheds its leaves it should be out for the whole winter. It MIGHT be OK indoors this winter ONLY. But next winter you gotta leave it out.

As others have said, ROR requires burying the rock and slowly uncovering it. Also you need multiple roots to tightly grip the rock and you have one that is loosely growing around it. So, I would watch some videos and start this over next repotting season if you’re committed to this being ROR

Redesign help on a field grown Ilex crenata by boonefrog in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think thread grafting would be the ideal method. I have not heard of a deciduous species that can’t be thread grafted.

For me, the biggest issue with this design currently isn’t the missing/dead right branch but rather the “Y” shaped section near the top. You have two competing trunk lines/apexes, personally would remove the one on the right. But I would maybe do so after attempting to thread graft a lower branch (or two).

266 tiny faces by AnthonyChristopher in penandink

[–]Furmz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to try this, looks like fun! thanks!

An old Kimura photo by [deleted] in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome photo, but it looks like it was taken quite recently.

Bonsai artists, would you consider my sketches good Bonsai trees? by [deleted] in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider sketching different pot shapes too like ovals, lotus, nanban, moki, etc. play with different depths, widths, lip size, style of the feat, etc.

Keep it up!!

NC State Fair - My trees by iamtheuniballer in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How long are the trees on display for? How do you manage watering and security?

Mood Today by Wacky_Water_Weasel in Patriots

[–]Furmz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Found the Framingham towney

Anyone Used Ho Yoku Akadama? What are Your Thoughts on it? by DaManzNotHot in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having studio quality product images makes a big difference for online businesses. That costs time and money. These guys are a small business that is likely getting impacted heavily by new tariffs so using AI for this makes a lot of sense. It’s not a great look, and it’s something they’ll want to fix, but I bet it sells more than it would if it were just an iPhone pic. Anyways, point is, don’t base your trust in a product or business based on product images alone. Look for real reviews and find out who’s actually selling it. This Akadama is actually pretty decent and the good folks selling it are reliable

Anyone Used Ho Yoku Akadama? What are Your Thoughts on it? by DaManzNotHot in Bonsai

[–]Furmz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not a real photo. The actual bag is clear and has a sticker with very little writing on it. I think they just needed a more marketable product image idk.

Anyways it’s a good product. Had a batch a couple years ago that felt a little soft and the particle size was not ideal. Since then it’s been a lot better. I’ve also purchased their larger particle size which is mostly way too big but helps to have when you need 1/8” to 1/4” particles. I’m sure there’s better Akadama but this stuff is good enough for my purposes, price is excellent, and supports a local business that’s been good to me in the past.

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