Pruning 'Niwaki' Japanese Garden Trees

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  • @HeatherfishCreations
    @HeatherfishCreations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Am I the only one that actually could watch a 48 hour pruning video? I like to listen and watch while I work. Something about the sound of the pruning shears is relaxing. I would even go so far as to say that 48 hours of just pruning with no commentary would be awesome.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really?

    • @HeatherfishCreations
      @HeatherfishCreations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peterchan3100 Indeed. While I very much love your instruction videos and greatly look forward to them, I do also love the idea of just watching work being done in your nursery/garden for the sake of it. I make jewelry for a living and don't get away from my work desk as much as I would like to... so it would almost be like being able to enjoy the sanctuary of such a wonderful place even though I can't go there in person. It just seems so beautiful and relaxing... a type of ASMR I guess.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HeatherfishCreations Come and visit us one day. You will find it really relaxing here.

    • @HeatherfishCreations
      @HeatherfishCreations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peterchan3100 Perhaps Someday. :)

  • @Brandon-eg1wq
    @Brandon-eg1wq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this guy. I can watch his videos all day.

  • @Teresa-ih4sn
    @Teresa-ih4sn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again!! Snip, snip, and snip!! And Peter has created magic! Amazing.

  • @creightonfreeman8059
    @creightonfreeman8059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've been raising Bonsai since I was a teenager but still enjoy watching other people prune and style. I feel you have the best or definitely one of the best youtube channels on Bonsai / Oriental Gardens. Keep up the good work and video production!

  • @Jaders1984
    @Jaders1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I have one of these tree and I have no clue how to take care of it. Now I think I can keep my tree happy and healthy.

  • @ryanaugustus
    @ryanaugustus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    You, sir, are a treasure for the world bonsai community.

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      @flavio81686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really beautiful!

  • @strategicexit8561
    @strategicexit8561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I could watch this for hours.... it's the least I can do till I have a garden to grow my own..

  • @fh7277
    @fh7277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The bonsai tree is also gorgeous, but this gentleman has a magical way of grabbing your attention even when there's really nothing much.👍👍👍

  • @earthlyinspirations
    @earthlyinspirations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Humility is the foundation in which true greatness is built upon. Thanks Peter for delivering your knowledge quietly.

    • @flavio81686
      @flavio81686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @KnifeCrazzzzy
    @KnifeCrazzzzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trimming trees is one of my favorite things to do! Beautiful done and thank you for sharing sir!

  • @annierampersad3982
    @annierampersad3982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.Thanks for an amazing video.👏🌳

    • @flavio81686
      @flavio81686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @themidger1
    @themidger1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Absolutely stunning trees, and easily the most detailed and high quality video on niwaki pruning I’ve ever seen! Really gives you a respect for these trees, the pinnacle of artistic pruning technique

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind feedback

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      @flavio81686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @martinnaarendorp6833
    @martinnaarendorp6833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watched this video now countless times and starting to get it... thanks very much for this.

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nicely done Peter. Truly a labor of love. Thanks

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for such a clear and informative video. I’m just beginning to learn about Japanese gardening techniques. I have a lot to learn, so I’m glad I found your channel here on TH-cam.

  • @TheresaPowers
    @TheresaPowers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    absolutely gorgeous. Peter you are a real bonsai expert.

  • @conspiraterry7393
    @conspiraterry7393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My fondest desire would be to have you at my property for a week. You are such an inspiration!

  • @muzboz
    @muzboz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this. Great to see an expert talking through how to do this. Very educational! :D Thanks.

  • @EtainMcCloud
    @EtainMcCloud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a helpful video. I'm a member of a Japanese Buddhist temple in Portland Oregon. We have several old pine trees in our garden that need to be maintained. We've done different things over the years as far as who was caring for them. Most recently the temple has decided to let people volunteer to do the maintenance. I've been reading about Japanese gardening this year in an effort to be a better help to my community. This video sums up and shows the practical side of so much. I've shared it with my temple community and am so grateful to you for sharing your experience and wisdom with us. The trees look beautiful.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perhaps one day I will come and give you folk some lessons on how to prune your Temple trees. I would love to do that!

  • @goosecouple
    @goosecouple 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most comprehensive Niwaki video on youtube. Excellent.

  • @Itsmeemily94
    @Itsmeemily94 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou so very much for sharing your knowledge,, what a wonderful guide you made. I understood it is a fine art. But, as my first detailed video you have given a very good, strong introduction! Thankyou again

  • @steveanacorteswa3979
    @steveanacorteswa3979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a difference Peter, I trimmed a large overgrown white pine that was shared by these 3 rental properties, now it looks beautiful, the flowers, grass and ground cover are growing again under it, everyone says it looks so beautiful now, it's amazing what a little work (well not little) does. Thanks for your tips, just did a Bonsai with my niece yesterday, she did a good job, chopped a lot off, didn't expect that from a girl, thanks again for all the encouragement and your time.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you - I would like to see what you did.

  • @aminminshaf8244
    @aminminshaf8244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please post your 2 hours pruning video, I'll still watch it... watching you pruning is so enjoyable.

  • @WeezieV
    @WeezieV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to a Christmas tree farm and studied the different evergreens and read their descriptions. I love how the Scotch pine individual needles are flat and twist like a loose corkscrew.

  • @keaneu4456
    @keaneu4456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the finished look to the Scotts Pine. Made a big difference.

  • @TuanHoang-fg4kv
    @TuanHoang-fg4kv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a lot for your great videos! I have a black pine in the front yard. and your video helps me to prune it the right way.

  • @suemiller4897
    @suemiller4897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So love watching your videos!

  • @seemooreb.9724
    @seemooreb.9724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a difference showing trunk makes..excellent work

  • @chasehubbard5303
    @chasehubbard5303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Pruned species Black Pine in a big planter today, needed some Niwaki coaching. I candled them too early last year for our climate.
    Thanks!

  • @neosapienz7885
    @neosapienz7885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Getting ready to create our backyard Japanese-inspired garden (geometric because our yard in the city is deep and narrow) and watching a lot of these videos. This is the best one. So was thinking a kousa dogwood as the centerpiece (pretty easy to maintain), a “fence” with climbing hydrangea to back the garden (and hide the garage wall and dog run), and two Japanese black pines. Now thinking one pine will be as much as I can handle. I need to look more into weeping somethings to complement...thanks for all the wisdom.

  • @bonsaihigh
    @bonsaihigh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 hours for that is quite the patience! Things that nature teaches you 💚 thanks for the awesome video

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      @flavio81686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Collection_of_unseen_nature
    @Collection_of_unseen_nature 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really fantastic job! Looks stunning 🤗🤗🤗 Sending you 39 sunny and warm hugs from southern Sweden 🤩 to all of you at Herons

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  • @robertobreglia2544
    @robertobreglia2544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful video! Great job! These wonderful pines like a giant bonsai 👍👍🔝

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thx for sharing Peter,. Such pruning would probably take me a week 😁.

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      @flavio81686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @thepaperstaggering
    @thepaperstaggering 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great works, Pete. Truly professional.

  • @nikandluketravel
    @nikandluketravel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    10/10 audio quality. Thanks so much for the effort.

  • @TerryMatthews1
    @TerryMatthews1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank's for that Peter, very informative and a great transformation. I bought a pair of these tripod ladders this year they're brilliant.

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  • @PSPMHaestros
    @PSPMHaestros 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Wow, the audio and video quality has come a long way! Really enjoyable video

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  • @P4Lutz
    @P4Lutz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ah man i enjoy your pruning videos they are very soothing. great video :D

  • @hudcummings2979
    @hudcummings2979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks, Peter . . . i see; how beautiful; lines of branch & tree trunk . . . hidden beauty in an always beautiful tree . . . human & nature working in harmony

  • @veseo8408
    @veseo8408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mr Peter thank you for great video,i hope we se training of niwaki from earlier stage in future videos,how to make shape of trunk with pruning etc....

  • @pansepot1490
    @pansepot1490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have a very old tattered and shapeless thuja orientalis in my front yard. I had the intention of taking it out but your videos have inspired me to try and turn it into a giant garden bonsai. It’s going to take me years because old wood doesn’t bud easily so I’ll have to cut back in stages. I don’t know if it will work anyway I’ll give it a try.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Peter.

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    • @ravenbishop5232
      @ravenbishop5232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flavio81686 Good trim on that tree

  • @ikescorpio
    @ikescorpio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work as always

  • @eucitizen78
    @eucitizen78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure to watch your work sir

  • @arpadvarga3475
    @arpadvarga3475 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful Peter! Got answer to all my questions

  • @mykorizzo6579
    @mykorizzo6579 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always love the longer videos!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for your feedback - I always am afraid they might be boring.

    • @mykorizzo6579
      @mykorizzo6579 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterchan3100 never, you have such a passion and it's so inspiring

  • @michaels.8663
    @michaels.8663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful! What a lovely video.

  • @michaeldean1303
    @michaeldean1303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work...great vision as to what lies hidden beneath!

  • @claudialaurendeau2865
    @claudialaurendeau2865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NICE!! BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF ART

  • @태양-h5y
    @태양-h5y 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow....hard work and accordingly amazing outcomes

  • @mannyalmaraz9857
    @mannyalmaraz9857 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are now watching a master at work. I hope to have this in my back yard one day but maybe 2 and half as big

  • @KateInTheCity
    @KateInTheCity 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a wonderfully enjoyable video. Thank you so much.

  • @flipmode9236
    @flipmode9236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    awesome. when you cut the lower big branch i heard the words " BE BOLD" in my head

    • @piezoman79
      @piezoman79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. I liked the branch because I prefer the depth it provided while adding balance to the left side.
      “Clouding” is definitely an apt description as it gave the appearance of the trunk bursting through the clouds.

  • @2211slim
    @2211slim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, love those ladders

  • @prehistoricliving
    @prehistoricliving 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely amazing work, you're the coolest!

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  • @TheNatrjack965
    @TheNatrjack965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video Peter thank you .

  • @greenstar7492
    @greenstar7492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video...amazing transformation of the trees....

  • @Nizzon.
    @Nizzon. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! Im planting small Scots Pines at my summerhouse and will prune and wire them like bonsais. Very inspiring!

  • @bobandmaryw4336
    @bobandmaryw4336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bless you man, i find great joy in learning this...

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  • @masonbrewer2497
    @masonbrewer2497 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This must take a very long time, it makes pruning smaller bonsai seem easy! So interesting, I watched every minute of your pruning.

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  • @fingersoup
    @fingersoup 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It appears to me that the production quality as well as the audio and visual quality have been improved tremendously! Thank you Dr. Chan for another Awesome video. 😎

  • @turbodiesel9742
    @turbodiesel9742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:00 you want help to open it 🤣🤣🤣
    Awesome video

  • @catherinealbion6955
    @catherinealbion6955 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work Mr Chan.

  • @sassysanders3997
    @sassysanders3997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Master's beautiful work.

  • @realitycheck1870
    @realitycheck1870 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful demonstration!

  • @russmaleartist
    @russmaleartist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is satisfaction in pruning and shaping a tree. I have a weeping thin-leaf Japanese Maple that I had left grow for many years. Last year I decided it was way past time to prune, so I watched videos of people professionally pruning such a tree, and then I went at it. I think it turned out well . . . and this year I did some more pruning, but not as severe. The tree had only a very few small dead twigs as compared to large amounts, so the letting of the sun and air into the structure along with the showing of the limb structure really improved the heatlh and appearance.

  • @headingnorth5701
    @headingnorth5701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always look forward to Peter's videos.

  • @nipponsensei
    @nipponsensei 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    とてもきれい。日本にいる気持。わたしも庭木が欲しい。ビデオありがとうございます。

  • @turfblacksmith
    @turfblacksmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very enjoyable and informative, a well made video and no annoying music. ありがとうございました。👍🏽

  • @quicksilvertears921
    @quicksilvertears921 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are gorgeous! It is so satisfying to see the difference experienced pruning and shaping can make on a tree. Hmmm. Perhaps there is a life lesson in there somewhere.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Make what you will of it - Some principles that I practice myself are. - a bit of patience - try new things - be bold - don't worry about what others think - share with others and enjoy what you do!

    • @quicksilvertears921
      @quicksilvertears921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thise are all areas I have been working on since I hit 40. I have not perfected any of them yet but I don't give up.

  • @juliengil8179
    @juliengil8179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bravo ! C'est magnifique ! Vous êtes un Maître.

  • @benparkinson8314
    @benparkinson8314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Peter. Lovely trees!

  • @MaryBracken
    @MaryBracken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!! I love the video! So very helpful! I sincerely appreciate the longer videos where you explain so much. Thank you😊💜👍🏼

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  • @clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957
    @clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful job

  • @sophiaangelini4368
    @sophiaangelini4368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for explaining the Japanese terms and reminding us of safety!

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  • @soonzach4017
    @soonzach4017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always love your videos, you always do a wonderful job, very beautiful.

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  • @bryantcoleman5619
    @bryantcoleman5619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A wonderful learning experience!

  • @SunLam
    @SunLam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tree's turned out beautifully. I have been thinking of a way to prune back a blue spruce standard that has outgrown its location. This maybe a technic to look into I think. Thanks for doing this video.

  • @angie3504
    @angie3504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonsai on a large scale ... love it

  • @SissieKelley714
    @SissieKelley714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love watching your skill! Makes me want to prune something!

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  • @johnfloydman7735
    @johnfloydman7735 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They look amazing now 👍 , great job 🙏✌️

  • @thepaperstaggering
    @thepaperstaggering 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does one get the tree trunk to take an angle just at the point when it comes out of the ground. That seems to be one of the defining points of beautiful niwaki. I bought a red pine and it’s got some subtle movement but nothing like the ones I’ve seen in Japan.

  • @klecoxs2
    @klecoxs2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Herons Bonsai Hello Peter isn’t one reason to prune early with some outdoor bonsai pines to get a second flush of candles to speed up the shaping process and fill out the clouds quicker, thanks for a great video 🙏👍

  • @juanmarco3954
    @juanmarco3954 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. This helped me greatly in improving my pruning techniques.

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  • @nothinginterestinghere7612
    @nothinginterestinghere7612 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine all the new trees one could grow from all those woody cuttings. Beautiful

  • @jackfrost884
    @jackfrost884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent quality

  • @panavisionnot7180
    @panavisionnot7180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely .. thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge..

  • @247ahmad
    @247ahmad 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work mr chan. Love the hat.

  • @keaneu4456
    @keaneu4456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way I look at, starting from the bottom and working your way up makes the most since also. Everything we build practically starts from the bottom and you work your way up.

  • @mamanbear1
    @mamanbear1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm watching this again. So sweet.

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful!
    Awesome explanation
    Enjoy life🙌

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  • @sheledmikymo
    @sheledmikymo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video sir

  • @giovannibarranca2595
    @giovannibarranca2595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning!

  • @WeezieV
    @WeezieV ปีที่แล้ว

    I read it is a good idea to give a tree a deep watering before intense pruning. Also, your method of starting at the bottom makes sense for another reason, you won't keep dropping needles and branches onto the below area.

  • @xyzllii
    @xyzllii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Informative. Thank you. Will have to check out the Japanese ladder.

  • @MrBlackbamboo
    @MrBlackbamboo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic video

  • @nipponsensei
    @nipponsensei 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for your video

  • @MR-rt8bx
    @MR-rt8bx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always have to keep the pinky finger out of the way of the cutters! Do you ever grab the whole bough in the left hand and get it all with one cut?

  • @jahpickney2640
    @jahpickney2640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Chan you are the doctor for the trees