Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Bonsai Tool Kit, Student 5 Piece

!±8± Bonsai Tool Kit, Student 5 Piece

Brand : Joshua Roth | Rate : | Price :
Post Date : Jan 24, 2012 21:15:37 | N/A

5 Piece Student Tool Kit includes #130 Garden Cut Shear, #8169 Concave Cutter, #8176 Stainless Root Rake & #8178 Stainless Angle Point Tweezers in a Nylon Tool Roll

  • Includes the basic Bonsai Tools needed for a beginner
  • Nylon Tool Roll is made of 1000 denier, black Cordura nylon
  • Offered at a savings over buying indvidual pieces.

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Think of Buying a Bonsai Tree As a Gift?

!±8± Think of Buying a Bonsai Tree As a Gift?

Think you have found a great innovative idea for a gift but then worried that it might not be a good idea?

This is often a thought people have when they think about buying a bonsai tree. I can guide you with this simple plan to follow when buying bonsai trees and tools.

Where is it going?
The most important thing is to know where the tree will be going - Its no good buying an outdoor tree that needs a cold winter and expecting it to thrive in the living room or picking an indoor tree and then expecting it to cope with a frost. Indoor trees like being outside in summer but need total frost protection. Outdoor trees need a dormant winter before spring.

Where in the house will it be?
Most indoor trees will cope with varying light levels but they cant cope with full sun through a window or being above a radiator. Its just too dry for them. It is normal for a tree to drop a couple of leaves while it adjusts but if it drops a lot there is something wrong.

How much care does it need?
Not that much to be honest. They need keeping damp rather than wet and definitely not allowed to dry out fully. In warm summer or a warm house this can mean some water every other day or even every day. Outdoor trees need a lot less care during winter than in the growing season but they still need to be protected and kept slightly moist (the less leaves the less water then need during winter)

Feeding?
Easy - feed it when it should be growing and don't when it shouldn't!

Repotting - a bit scary?
Maybe the first time you attempt it. Basically a tree wont grow on top if it cant grow its roots. You need to prune the root ball normally every spring. Its reasonably easy and we do offer free and more in depth advice from our website. When the roots get tight in the pot, it cant be watered very easy or the soil is getting stale then its time to repot. In very simple terms you comb the soil out of the root gently and then reduce the root ball by about a 3rd. The tree is then secured into the new pot and fresh soil introduced.

What about Tools?
You will need a decent pair of pruning scissors and maybe a branch cutter to start with. Bonsai tools normally have finer blades to reduce crushing of branches as this can cause them to heal slower.
Chinese tools are great value and good quality. Japanese ones are higher quality and this is normally reflected in the price.

Where should I buy a tree from?
Bonsai trees can be bought from a number of places but you should check that the tree looks healthy. Avoid ones where the soil has got very dry or the tree is not secure in the pot as this can indicate root problems which may cause the loss of the tree. Specialist bonsai suppliers are the best option and they should be able to offer advice on the type of tree you want.

Bonsai make great gifts and are easier to look after than people think - just make sure you get the right tree for where it will be kept!


Think of Buying a Bonsai Tree As a Gift?

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