Just the video I wanted to see - maples and air layers - so thank you! I think the only instant bonsai starts with a credit card, but then when it dies you suffer a lot more. 😂
SOLID ADVICE, friend……. I, too, have made “less than perfect” air layers that I was damned proud of at the time…….. but eventually thought, I could have done much better with the material. With experience comes wisdom. Great video, thanks for sharing. I only wish that I could’ve seen this 5yrs ago!
so glad I am not the only one who went on an air layer frenzy, during the lockdowns saw so many air layer videos. Why not I said. So glad I was successful but now 2,3 years down the track I wondered why I bothered. The greatest idea is they will have a thicker trunk, I want to have another go this year (our spring is just starting) But I am definitely going to have another go, spent all winter picking out branches to do.
Better to get your experience through enthuiasm and then do your real selections once you can fully appreciate what you want to achieve. i look forward to hearing your results.
Hi Xavier, I don't know if you've watched any of their videos, but BonsaiQ channel have a few good ones on layering that you might find interesting. One is on a technique they call double layering. The first layering is done to remove the branch, which doesn't usually result in good roots for use on the finished tree. The second layering is done later on to develop a radial nebari at the preferred point and angle. An interesting technique used is a single saw cut around the trunk with a plastic disc inserted tightly into the cut, pulled tight to form a cone. Roots develop above the cone, spreading downward over it. Worth a look
Hi Xavier, enjoyed this episode and decided probably not to start an airlayer again 😂 Just found out the cause of struggling and death of some of my trees. 😨 I have to go back to education and learn the proper repotting… 🫣 Enjoy your day 😘 Cheers 🙋♀️ Martina
Mate that trpublesome maple.. Tilt 15 degrees and turn that lowest branch more horizontal, you can built the rest of the tree quite easily. Ohw yeah.. Airlayer can certainly make near instant bonsai. Already subbed so I cannot add a sub😢
I choose to air layer as a way to get something while pruning at the same time. I've never had luck with cuttings 1/1000 and im at about a 99%success rate with air layers. Your right it's still not instant but bonsai is never finished anyway
Very true - I think the point i keep trying to get across is try to optimise the place where you select to place that layer. too many times I have missed the ideal spot by a couple of cm just because I was too eager etc...
And that's when the real struggle starts! I try to be so much more careful with my selection now. though - you will see some interesting results on next weeks Hornbeam airlayer video :)
Looks like my ideas of instant Bonsai have gone down the drain! Thanks for the advice on where to layer and how to get them to grow; I'm going to try a few very soon!
Brilliant!! I actually put off or changed the planned location of my airlayers based on your previous vids. It is so tempting to just get in there and slap an airlayer on - I did not realize that the actual cut site needs careful consideration. For your tree at 28:40, may I suggest keeping one branch thinner and a bit lower? This could possibly add some variation to the primary structure. Well, I'm off to plan some airlayers ...
There are definitely options to rectify this and ground layer is one of them - thanks. My main point in this video was the importance of 'thinking ahead' first to try and optimise the time involved to get it to the bonsai stage :)
I spoke with both Peter Chan and Corin - neither seemed to think it was a good idea. I know it can be done but it certainly doesnt appear to be effective or that succesful.
I did lots of air-layer jap maples the year before last and got 100% success. So I thought air-layer those this year to get maximum benefit. Result: 100% failures. Can be a fickle game and you really do have to think ahead about the position don’t you. They do make very attractive garden trees though.
Just the video I wanted to see - maples and air layers - so thank you! I think the only instant bonsai starts with a credit card, but then when it dies you suffer a lot more. 😂
Thanks for the morning chuckle :)
SOLID ADVICE, friend……. I, too, have made “less than perfect” air layers that I was damned proud of at the time…….. but eventually thought, I could have done much better with the material. With experience comes wisdom.
Great video, thanks for sharing. I only wish that I could’ve seen this 5yrs ago!
You and me both :)
Billy and me love doing air layer. Cotoneaster works really well 👌
I bet they do - haven't tried one yet :)
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat we do them in May and are full rooted by end June.
Usually six weeks max
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so glad I am not the only one who went on an air layer frenzy, during the lockdowns saw so many air layer videos. Why not I said. So glad I was successful but now 2,3 years down the track I wondered why I bothered. The greatest idea is they will have a thicker trunk, I want to have another go this year (our spring is just starting) But I am definitely going to have another go, spent all winter picking out branches to do.
Better to get your experience through enthuiasm and then do your real selections once you can fully appreciate what you want to achieve. i look forward to hearing your results.
"The American version of me, but he knows what he's doing". That is honestly a great recommendation to watch Daves channel!
I love watching Dave and he is good to chat to as well :)
Informative and so well brought, with a smile and a true reality check all over.
My life is one BIG reality check :)
Great video xav loved the cascade.
See you tomorrow 👊 or if you see this in the morning today 😂👊
I mowed the lawn and weeded especially for your visit Andy :)
Hi Xavier, I don't know if you've watched any of their videos, but BonsaiQ channel have a few good ones on layering that you might find interesting. One is on a technique they call double layering. The first layering is done to remove the branch, which doesn't usually result in good roots for use on the finished tree. The second layering is done later on to develop a radial nebari at the preferred point and angle.
An interesting technique used is a single saw cut around the trunk with a plastic disc inserted tightly into the cut, pulled tight to form a cone. Roots develop above the cone, spreading downward over it.
Worth a look
That does sound interesting - thanks for this :)
Loving the longer vids :) tyvm ❤
I did try to edit them to under 20 minutes but i really struggle - I think I am sticking with the 25 - 30 minute style.
Hi Xavier, enjoyed this episode and decided probably not to start an airlayer again 😂 Just found out the cause of struggling and death of some of my trees. 😨 I have to go back to education and learn the proper repotting… 🫣 Enjoy your day 😘 Cheers 🙋♀️ Martina
It is the same for all of us sometimes :)
Mate that trpublesome maple.. Tilt 15 degrees and turn that lowest branch more horizontal, you can built the rest of the tree quite easily.
Ohw yeah.. Airlayer can certainly make near instant bonsai.
Already subbed so I cannot add a sub😢
You fit in the category of trained and therefore do achieve instant bonsai with your skills Jelle :)
I choose to air layer as a way to get something while pruning at the same time. I've never had luck with cuttings 1/1000 and im at about a 99%success rate with air layers. Your right it's still not instant but bonsai is never finished anyway
Very true - I think the point i keep trying to get across is try to optimise the place where you select to place that layer. too many times I have missed the ideal spot by a couple of cm just because I was too eager etc...
Nibbling being hard to record is relatable content xD
There is only so much that comes across on video without getting tedious i think :)
WHO IS EDITING THESE!? ITS BRILLIANT😂😂
The same person who is hacking the bonsai :)
Great fun video and so true. I too have been excited about achieving an airlayer that I forgot to think about the resulting tree. 😂
And that's when the real struggle starts! I try to be so much more careful with my selection now. though - you will see some interesting results on next weeks Hornbeam airlayer video :)
Looks like my ideas of instant Bonsai have gone down the drain! Thanks for the advice on where to layer and how to get them to grow; I'm going to try a few very soon!
I look foreward to seeing the results Trev
Brilliant!! I actually put off or changed the planned location of my airlayers based on your previous vids. It is so tempting to just get in there and slap an airlayer on - I did not realize that the actual cut site needs careful consideration.
For your tree at 28:40, may I suggest keeping one branch thinner and a bit lower? This could possibly add some variation to the primary structure. Well, I'm off to plan some airlayers ...
I shall gladly look at that and see if you are on to something good :)
well done !!! tks !!!
Cheers
+10 subscribers, every time I have a look. 🥳 I wonder how long you will still reply to every comment 😄😘
You need never fear martina - I have your drink ready and waiting should you get near this little paradise :)
Lovely job
Thanks raymond
Have you considered ground layering some of the “too tall” air layers ? Great video! Love playing with free materials
There are definitely options to rectify this and ground layer is one of them - thanks. My main point in this video was the importance of 'thinking ahead' first to try and optimise the time involved to get it to the bonsai stage :)
😂 that clip at the beginning! 😂
Thanks - more entertaining than the bonsai chat :)
Air layer a twig, put it in a bonsai pot, it will remain a twig
Well said :)
👏👏👏👏👏👊
Cheers for the applause - I hope things are going well with your trees too :)
👍👌🙂
Thanks bruce
Anyone tried air layering oaks?
I spoke with both Peter Chan and Corin - neither seemed to think it was a good idea. I know it can be done but it certainly doesnt appear to be effective or that succesful.
I did lots of air-layer jap maples the year before last and got 100% success. So I thought air-layer those this year to get maximum benefit. Result: 100% failures. Can be a fickle game and you really do have to think ahead about the position don’t you. They do make very attractive garden trees though.
It's a bit like cuttings. Some years everything takes that you poke in the dirt and other years - when you try to be careful - nothing takes :)