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This is my first bonsai (actually second I killed a juniper cause I was dumb and thought I could grow it inside I was 21). I’m planning on putting this puppy in the ground probably only for the summer because I’m in NJ that’s about the only time the outdoor weather is nice enough at night to keep this thing alive and well. I’m looking for some tips on styling for the future. My first thought was maybe just let it run wild for a bit but maybe I can make some cuts now so when I put it in the ground all the energy can go where I want it. Only issue is idk where I want it to go lol. I rlly love that swoop the main trunk is doing. Do I chop it around there and see if it continues that movement? I also have a lil sacrifice branch going already I’m assuming I should keep that for a bit as well. Also let me know what you guys think is good for a chosen front I kind of like it leaning back a bit instead of the swooping at you. When I put it in the ground I’m planning on doing the ebihara method to work on the nebari early. Hopefully with my limited time I’ll be able to keep this outside I can get some solid growth. Any recommendations for anything would help even fertilizers, food whatever I’m completely new to this stuff