That’s so cool. We have similar Boxwoods, AND Burning Bushes. If I can make my Thanksgiving Cactus half as nice as yours, that would be great! Thanks Dave.
Thanks Tom. My upright “orchard” Cotoneaster is featured in my next video. I worked on it with Dave over the summer, and I am further refining it still. Someday it might be a nice tree!
Steve, here's a thought on the aerial root issues on the main "trunks". What if you placed aluminum foil under the trunks. Just little strips. I would think the aerial roots would attempt to go in different directions and not penetrate the foil. Then you can snip them while they are searching for a new route. Secondly the foil might also reflect light up and help produce new "branches". It's just a thought. I'll let others comment or correct me.
Nice tidy up Steve. Your burning bush is developing nicely. Can’t offer any advice on those NIPs. I’ve killed mine off trying to make something out of them. If I do give them another try I’m sticking with a palm tree styling. Thanks, keep growing
You could turn the English ivy into some cool mame bonsai.....Norfolk island pines have been tough for me...they have rarely backbudded for me.. give it a little more sunshine and fertilizer.. The ecology people in Connecticut have deemed burning bush as invasive and are not longer available in stores....treasure yours....
Thanks for the comments. I continue to be baffled by the Norfolk Island Pines. Yes, the Burning Bush is indeed invasive, but I promise not to allow it to escape from the lab!
Actually, rubber cement makes good sense to me. Plus, the solvent is antiseptic and quickly dissipates. I’ve used a few different products as cut paste, including wood glue. I’m searching for the best solution for me. So far, this beats all. The search will continue.
@@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai ooh nice! Good to know! At first glance it seems like a strange idea. 😅 I always question Nigel’s use, like a pure spectator 🤣
Thanks...
You're welcome Nate.
Let's bring in the next victim 😂😂 love that Steve...nice pruning as well
They are all my victims. Hopefully, they benefit from it. Thanks Nerina.
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Thank you for standing to the left of the camera. It makes it easier to see what you are cutting!!!
I moved some things in my greenhouse making its easier to work on that side. I appreciate the comment.
Looks like we have another matching tree. Our Burning Bushes are similar in size. Great work my friend.
That’s so cool. We have similar Boxwoods, AND Burning Bushes. If I can make my Thanksgiving Cactus half as nice as yours, that would be great! Thanks Dave.
Nice Cotten Easter. Mine is still alive from being ripped out of the ground. Winter coming and a lot to do. Great work.
Thanks Tom. My upright “orchard” Cotoneaster is featured in my next video. I worked on it with Dave over the summer, and I am further refining it still. Someday it might be a nice tree!
Great video Steve mate
Thanks Andy. This is a busy time.
Very cool! I planted some burning bush berries and might try to air layer a piece off the bottom of my neighbors giant burning bush. Thanks Steve
I did that last year and I have 4 tiny BB’s in pots for the future.
Nice pruning Steve!!
Thank you Nigel.
Really love the trunk on the Rose of Sharon
It’s still my favorite tree, and its winter profile is getting better all the time. Thanks Suzy.
@@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai I hope I can get such a beautiful vase shape on my American Elm.
The Rose of Sharon is excellent! Seems like forever ago we were in your backyard collaborating. Sure hope we an do it again in the future.
I’m editing a video today that has two of the trees we worked on together. I hope we can do it again sometime as well!
Steve, here's a thought on the aerial root issues on the main "trunks". What if you placed aluminum foil under the trunks. Just little strips. I would think the aerial roots would attempt to go in different directions and not penetrate the foil. Then you can snip them while they are searching for a new route. Secondly the foil might also reflect light up and help produce new "branches". It's just a thought. I'll let others comment or correct me.
Interesting thought Ryan. Thanks
Nice tidy up Steve. Your burning bush is developing nicely. Can’t offer any advice on those NIPs. I’ve killed mine off trying to make something out of them. If I do give them another try I’m sticking with a palm tree styling. Thanks, keep growing
So far no one has given me any word of wisdom on Norfolk Island Pines. It continues to do nothing but brown slowly. Thanks as always Matt.
You could turn the English ivy into some cool mame bonsai.....Norfolk island pines have been tough for me...they have rarely backbudded for me.. give it a little more sunshine and fertilizer.. The ecology people in Connecticut have deemed burning bush as invasive and are not longer available in stores....treasure yours....
Thanks for the comments. I continue to be baffled by the Norfolk Island Pines. Yes, the Burning Bush is indeed invasive, but I promise not to allow it to escape from the lab!
So your burning bush IS burning this year!
It is, but the transformation happened much later than other burning bushes in the neighborhood. Still, it was nice while it lasted.
Don’t understand why Nigel or anyone uses rubber cement. I think you can use wood glue. It’s more natural and works also. 🙃
Actually, rubber cement makes good sense to me. Plus, the solvent is antiseptic and quickly dissipates. I’ve used a few different products as cut paste, including wood glue. I’m searching for the best solution for me. So far, this beats all. The search will continue.
@@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai ooh nice! Good to know! At first glance it seems like a strange idea. 😅 I always question Nigel’s use, like a pure spectator 🤣