Thank you very much guys for this information and do the roots follow the branches as well? For example trees that stretch toward the sun or bend away from each other if planted to crowded? Do the roots compensate so the tree will stable up eventually?
@@margaretaklemming2492 From what I have heard from arborists, yes. Trees will grow roots in the direction they lean because it stops them from falling over. This is why arborists fret about trees that have had a major root severed (e.g., when an underground pipe has to be replaced or a road widened) and will often remove the tree even if it is healthy; it’s at high risk of falling on a house, car, etc. in high winds because it can no longer support its weight on that side.
Thanks gentlemen for a good informative discussion on Bonsai and Penjing. I’m interested in the art of Bonsai but have been mystified by the rules and regulations and why for.I remember reading a quote from a Bonsai master saying we westerners shouldn’t try to imitate Kyoto but create our own Kyoto with our own native species.
Hello Stephen and Matthew: this is an equipment not plant question. Do you have any recommendations for a particular brand of electric loppers? We are looking at them due to arthritis issues in our hands as we have a lot of grapes, plumbs, and apples to prune and this Bonsai root pruning could be difficult. When you wire these roots down, are you trying to establish a downward pressure or just lateral stability? Thanks again, we thoroughly enjoyed your show. Pat and Dan Kerr, Bruce Mines Ontario Canada.
Sorry but I don't have any experience with powered secateurs so can't be any help there and as far as the wiring down of the bonsai it is a bit of both really. Glad you are enjoying our efforts. Regards Stephen
Very informative. Thank you. Guess I need to watch it twice. And, yes, gardens are gardens, because they are controlled by humans; so troture? Maybe a tiny bit, but than think og box or hedges... ❤
15 years or so ago, I spend each Friday with Craig, learning bonsai. He is so knowledgable and generous to a fault. Craig is a really lovely guy.
Well said. Regards Stephen
Extremely interesting that the branches follow the roots! : O
Isn't it! Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much guys for this information and do the roots follow the branches as well? For example trees that stretch toward the sun or bend away from each other if planted to crowded? Do the roots compensate so the tree will stable up eventually?
@@margaretaklemming2492 From what I have heard from arborists, yes. Trees will grow roots in the direction they lean because it stops them from falling over. This is why arborists fret about trees that have had a major root severed (e.g., when an underground pipe has to be replaced or a road widened) and will often remove the tree even if it is healthy; it’s at high risk of falling on a house, car, etc. in high winds because it can no longer support its weight on that side.
Thanks gentlemen for a good informative discussion on Bonsai and Penjing. I’m interested in the art of Bonsai but have been mystified by the rules and regulations and why for.I remember reading a quote from a Bonsai master saying we westerners shouldn’t try to imitate Kyoto but create our own Kyoto with our own native species.
I'm glad you found our video useful. Regards Stephen
Thankyou. I do like to watch Peter Chen but you do learn so much from watching a variety of people on this topic. Thanks guys
Our pleasure! Regards Stephen
I just followed. Great video thanks. Cheers from Ojai California
Welcome aboard! Regards Stephen
Very interesting. Enjoyed.
Glad to hear! Regards Stephen
Craigs the best, chuck out the rest! 😊
Thanks for watching!
That was so interesting! Bonsai is not my thing but learning about the way trees grow was a revelation. Than you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Regards Stephen
That was fantastic!. Very useful lesson.😊
Thanks for watching - glad it was useful!
He is hilariously blunt😅 Fantastic episode!
no point in beating around the bush so to speak! Regards Stephen
Swirling roots can be fixed. At least on most deciduous. Ground layer.
Gnarly old tree in the discount pile can be reborn as a beautiful bonsai
Very true! But perhaps not Craigs way of doing it. Regards Stephen
Hello Stephen and Matthew: this is an equipment not plant question. Do you have any recommendations for a particular brand of electric loppers? We are looking at them due to arthritis issues in our hands as we have a lot of grapes, plumbs, and apples to prune and this Bonsai root pruning could be difficult.
When you wire these roots down, are you trying to establish a downward pressure or just lateral stability?
Thanks again, we thoroughly enjoyed your show.
Pat and Dan Kerr, Bruce Mines Ontario Canada.
Sorry but I don't have any experience with powered secateurs so can't be any help there and as far as the wiring down of the bonsai it is a bit of both really. Glad you are enjoying our efforts. Regards Stephen
Very informative. Thank you. Guess I need to watch it twice. And, yes, gardens are gardens, because they are controlled by humans; so troture? Maybe a tiny bit, but than think og box or hedges... ❤
Well said! Regards Stephen
Where bonsai are concerned I'm on team Matthew, I've got better things to do!
Ah but are they better things one might ask.
Regards Stephen
The bonsai guy, Craig, is rather curmudgeonly which is amusing.
Thanks for watching.