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Bill's Bonsai
Великобритания
Добавлен 26 июл 2023
Welcome to Bill's Bonsai, my RUclips channel where I take young pre-bonsai tree stock through the process of growing and developing them to hopefully one day become an admirable, valuable bonsai.
I find working on my trees very relaxing. I also enjoy watching other people's videos for inspiration and relaxation.
I've had many bonsai over the years and like many people who venture into bonsai, have killed a lot of trees. I have a little more experience and knowledge now, but I'm by no means an expert. I've found that I enjoy the process of growing seedlings, saplings and young pre-bonsai trees to prepare them for their future as desirable bonsai.
Mistakes will be made along the way, no doubt about that. I do it for fun, relaxation, and seeing how the trees develop. Sometimes difficult decisions need to be made when pruning. Will I make the right choice or regret a decision?
Please subscribe as I would love you to join me, Bill, in my pre-bonsai and bonsai tree adventure!
I find working on my trees very relaxing. I also enjoy watching other people's videos for inspiration and relaxation.
I've had many bonsai over the years and like many people who venture into bonsai, have killed a lot of trees. I have a little more experience and knowledge now, but I'm by no means an expert. I've found that I enjoy the process of growing seedlings, saplings and young pre-bonsai trees to prepare them for their future as desirable bonsai.
Mistakes will be made along the way, no doubt about that. I do it for fun, relaxation, and seeing how the trees develop. Sometimes difficult decisions need to be made when pruning. Will I make the right choice or regret a decision?
Please subscribe as I would love you to join me, Bill, in my pre-bonsai and bonsai tree adventure!
Japanese Azaleas for Bonsai | Satsuki | Red | White | Purple | Kanuma Soil
Japanese Azaleas for Bonsai | Satsuki | Red | White | Purple
In this video I talk about 3 Japanese Azaleas I purchased from eBay in June 2024.
I questioned if they were Satsuki Azaleas, but nowhere on the eBay listing did it mention Satsuki.
It took me almost a month to repot them as shown in this video.
I actually recorded a full video of the work but I decided that a shorter version which you see here.
I mixed Kanuma soil with some composted bark and planted them in that instead of 100% Kanuma soil.
I'm delighted to say that each of the three 9cm pots held 2 plants. One small and one larger.
I separated the two plants, soaked the potting medium which looked like coconut coir before reporting...
In this video I talk about 3 Japanese Azaleas I purchased from eBay in June 2024.
I questioned if they were Satsuki Azaleas, but nowhere on the eBay listing did it mention Satsuki.
It took me almost a month to repot them as shown in this video.
I actually recorded a full video of the work but I decided that a shorter version which you see here.
I mixed Kanuma soil with some composted bark and planted them in that instead of 100% Kanuma soil.
I'm delighted to say that each of the three 9cm pots held 2 plants. One small and one larger.
I separated the two plants, soaked the potting medium which looked like coconut coir before reporting...
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Acer Katsura Prune and Propagate | Cuttings | Bonsai
Просмотров 8692 месяца назад
Acer Katsura Prune and Propagate | Cuttings | Bonsai In this video I take my big Acer Katsura bonsai and give it a much needed prune. I then take the cuttings and put them in some home mixed potting soil, made from perlite, vermiculite, molar clay and composted bark. The cuttings were then placed in my greenhouse under a misting head of the automatic watering system. Rain also interrupted the v...
Turn Your Hedge Trimmings into Bonsai | Cuttings | Propagate | Privit | Ligustrum ovalifolium
Просмотров 1122 месяца назад
It was time to cut the front hedge, and it had grown enough to take cuttings for propagation. In this video I kept some of the cuttings in water until I had a pot ready to put them in. I used a mix of mostly perlite and vermiculite as well as some molar clay and composted bark thrown in. The cuttings were prepped by taking off the excess lower leaves, trimming the shoot just under a node, dippi...
Automated Watering System Installation | Bonsai | Greenhouse
Просмотров 4222 месяца назад
In this video I tell how the day previous I attempted to record and edit a video of me unboxing and installing an automated watering system for my bonsai and pre-bonsai trees. As it was all a big unknown to me the video didn't turn out that well, plus the software crashed when editing. I therefore decided to reshoot this summary video, which includes snippets of stills and videos from the insta...
New Fence and Greenhouse Projects | For Bonsai
Просмотров 792 месяца назад
This video has taken a while to make - I had to rebuild my back fence. This time using concrete posts instead of wood. I also purchased a little walk-in greenhouse. The kind that is likely to blow away in a gale if not careful! amzn.to/45IiDPw Greenhouses, Amazon UK The fence project took a lot of blood, sweat and a trip to minor injuries with a badly sprained hand! The greenhouse was easier. I...
Satsuki Azalea Care | Dead Head | Bills Bonsai
Просмотров 2082 месяца назад
In this video, I take what use to be my mum's Satsuki Azalea which was grown in her flower bed, and give it some care. It's my first time caring for a Satsuki Azalea, but through learning about them I found out that by dead heading them just after full bloom the plants energy is transferred from creating seeds to pushing out new leaves or shoots. I'm not sure if this would make a good bonsai gi...
Cheap Plastic Bonsai Pots | Training Pots | Unboxing
Просмотров 6922 месяца назад
In this video I have a little chat about the other projects that I've been doing in the garden before I go on to do an unboxing/reveal of some bonsai pots that I've purchased. You can go to AliExpress.com and open a free account. It's a great place to purchase cheap plastic bonsai training pots. I also purchased a few oval pots from yorkshirebonsai.co.uk, but from their eBay store. For me, I do...
Garden Projects Update | What a Mess | Bonsai
Просмотров 1763 месяца назад
We've had poor weather with lots of rain over the last week, late May 24, and we had a one day break from it, so I got busy trying to catch up with the projects that need to be done in my back garden - non-bonsai projects mostly. I did build a bench to give me a place to put some of my trees I worked on stripping out my old decking. I even had time to build a bird table with a concrete base. I ...
Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn Saga Continues | Unboxing | Crataegus
Просмотров 1353 месяца назад
In this video I unbox a Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn that was sent to me as a replacement - but is this one alive or dead?
Quercus Seedling Collection | Sessile or Common Oak
Просмотров 503 месяца назад
In this video I use a hori hori knife to collect a little Quercus seedling that is growing nearby. It was carefully bagged up and taken home to be potted in a soil mix containing sphagnum moss. The sphagnum moss was added to help the tree survive the upheaval and repotting process even though I tried not to disturb the roots any more than needed. Once potted that young oak seedling was well wat...
Mid-May Catch Up | Bonsai Tree | Pre-Bonsai | Pruning
Просмотров 2073 месяца назад
I recorded this video to give you the chance to catch up with some of the trees I worked on in earlier videos. There's still some work to do like pruning, repotting and perhaps some wiring. I show you the oak, hazel and rowan tree that I chopped, an update on some of the young trees I have and some of the not so young. There may be a few issues with the Holly and common lime trees that I collec...
Crab Apple Styled By You | Bonsai | Wiring
Просмотров 3043 месяца назад
Crab Apple Styled By You | Bonsai | Wiring
5 Ways To Feed Your Bonsai | Bill's Bonsai
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
5 Ways To Feed Your Bonsai | Bill's Bonsai
Acer Phoenix Gift Repot and Root Work | Bonsai | Acer Palmatum
Просмотров 1744 месяца назад
Acer Phoenix Gift Repot and Root Work | Bonsai | Acer Palmatum
Risky Oak Repot and Major Prune | Bonsai
Просмотров 2194 месяца назад
Risky Oak Repot and Major Prune | Bonsai
End of April Roundup Part 1 | Bonsai
Просмотров 1624 месяца назад
End of April Roundup Part 1 | Bonsai
Struggling 4 Year Old Sycamore Rescued | Repot | Bonsai
Просмотров 1734 месяца назад
Struggling 4 Year Old Sycamore Rescued | Repot | Bonsai
Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn - A Sad Story | Bonsai | Unboxing
Просмотров 3164 месяца назад
Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn - A Sad Story | Bonsai | Unboxing
Cotoneaster Horizontalis Bonsai From Nursery Stock
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Cotoneaster Horizontalis Bonsai From Nursery Stock
Let's Talk Chinese Elms | Bonsai| Care |
Просмотров 2844 месяца назад
Let's Talk Chinese Elms | Bonsai| Care |
Blackthorn Bonsai | Rood Cuttings | Clump Style | Pruning
Просмотров 634 месяца назад
Blackthorn Bonsai | Rood Cuttings | Clump Style | Pruning
Bonsai Tool Review and Hazel Tree Hard Pruning | Tool Demo | Cutters
Просмотров 404 месяца назад
Bonsai Tool Review and Hazel Tree Hard Pruning | Tool Demo | Cutters
4 Year Old Rowan Tree Gets Chopped | Bonsai | Mountain Ash | Twin Trunk
Просмотров 1644 месяца назад
4 Year Old Rowan Tree Gets Chopped | Bonsai | Mountain Ash | Twin Trunk
Hawthorn Gets A Chop, But Was It A Good Decision? | Bonsai
Просмотров 3295 месяцев назад
Hawthorn Gets A Chop, But Was It A Good Decision? | Bonsai
Emergency Repot after Storm | Bonsai | Acer Orange Dream
Просмотров 1655 месяцев назад
Emergency Repot after Storm | Bonsai | Acer Orange Dream
Acer Palmatum Orange Dream in the Rain | Bonsai ASMR | Relaxing
Просмотров 345 месяцев назад
Acer Palmatum Orange Dream in the Rain | Bonsai ASMR | Relaxing
Tiny Ash Tree Bonsai Suffer Root Rot | Fraxinus excelsior
Просмотров 1085 месяцев назад
Tiny Ash Tree Bonsai Suffer Root Rot | Fraxinus excelsior
I'd keep them together & bind them with tape. I think as they grow the wire will cut in & reduce sap flow & growth. I'm guessing it will take a couple of years to fuse. But at least you'll have a chunky trunk.
I'm tighter than a ducks @rse. So love propagation. Owt for nowt. Nice little bonus, well done. 😊😊
May I ask where you got the basket pots many thanks
They are pond baskets. The bigger ones are 22 cm round baskets. There are lots of sellers on eBay. Just a heads up - the soil dries a bit quicker with the pond baskets. That's something to keep an eye on if you use them.
Glad you’re enjoying these Azaleas over in Scotland! My mother’s maiden name is Maxwell and most of our heritage comes from there. I’m born and raised in Texas. Recently got into Bonsai! Azalea and Japanese maples have quickly become 2 of my favorites. These looks great good luck with their development!
@NoQuarter01 Howdy. Nice to meet you. My father's sister married a Maxwell and now I have a good few Maxwell cousins. I agree with your taste regarding the maples and azaleas. I set out with the idea to stick with growing native trees and shrubs, but those plants are too good to pass up. Good luck with your adventure into bonsai.
love azalea - keep it up!
@@givetanks Thank you 👍
What a win! 6 for the price of 3 😊 did you say these were from ebay?
@@AlexBraunton Yes, eBay. This is their shop: www.ebay.co.uk/str/gardenersdreamukgardenshop?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=r35cO0oISiu&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=Ro92XfdQTLe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Beautiful specimen thanks for sharing
@@melanatedone4894 Thank you!
Is it safe to prune now
I wanted to do it weeks ago but was too busy with other work or the weather was bad. It's only a prune anyway, not major work so I think it safe.
It's not katsura. That's a maple. Probably Japanese maple. Nice video about propagation though. Katsura has round leaves.
Thanks. Yes it is a Japanese maple, Acer palmatum 'Katsura'. Check out this link: www.rhs.org.uk/plants/94932/acer-palmatum-katsura-(p)/details
Katsura is a type of Japanese Maple :)
@@NoQuarter01 interesting. Learn something new everyday.
You can’t go wrong with privet
Yes, it's a tree I've wanted for so long but have not done anything about it until now! Bullet proof I think.
I think cotoneaster is an under rated subject for bonsai. Tough as old boots. Very easy to root cuttings too!
Yes I just jabbed some of these cutting in soil and they look fine. The tree I pruned is recovering well too.
That’s call realistic progress. You get there Bill. Keep us updated !
Will do. Cheers.
Once the back fence and patio is done it will look awesome with all the bonsai!
I hope so ;-)
Seeing as your weather maybe similar to our weather here in Melbourne australia,have you tried grain sized scoria (larva rock) i use a mix of 50% scoria 30% cocoa-peat & 20% perlite & it does the job yr in yr out.. cheers mate!
No, I've not tried it. I was wanting something easy to get a hold of and reasonably low cost. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Noice!
Jesus not much good to u half dead trees and bloody twice they had the cheek to send to u ……Wat was this company called please
Great video Bill 😁
I’ve used old boards for planter boxes. But yea, if they are too far gone!!
Yes, I'm afraid these boards are sodden, rotten and heading for the recycling centre.
Foist!
Got the exact same tree/pot myself. Mass produced. No real taper, crossing branches everywhere, branches on the inside of curves and not outside. Part of the fun - the challenge to make something half decent
Hope you have success with yours. Cheers.
Keep it up man!
No worries. I will. Cheers 👍
Who doesn't love a crab Apple! Great video, I have a chunker I've been chopping each year, I love them😊
Yes, they're so great. I'm looking forward to seeing these develop. Thanks again. 😊
They'll look good. My crab apple swelled quick so just keep an eye on the wire. I've also had god success with root cuttings but they have flowered yet.
Thanks. I'll be keeping an eye on them, definitely. Thanks for the comment 👍
Like always , packed with informations and humor.
Thank you so much. Appreciated.
This could be very helpful. In the desert Southwest, USA, the intense heat and low humidity are definitely an issue. 100% kitty litter would probably dry out way too fast here, so I'm also trying to find the right mix for my area and the trees I hope to create into bonsai. Good stuff, earned you a subscription. Keep uploading this kind if great material!
Thank you very much. Yes I can see that being an issue. Perhaps coconut coir could be an alternative for you. I'm thinking of experimenting with it at some point. Much appreciated.
@billsbonsai I have considered it as a possibility. It does drain well, yet holds some moisture as well. It also is less hydrophobic when dry than composted peat.
@bonsaimania5345 Agreed, once it drys it's a problem.
Surely kitty litter has chemicals in?
To be honest, I don't know. However, if they were harmful, there would be a lot of sick cats and dead trees. I've grew some bonsai in 100% kitty litter and they have thrived. Water and feed is the key to surviving in kitty litter. Just don't let it freeze in winter. That's what killed my trees.
Usually, at least in the United States, kitty litter is made of clay granules or flakes. It shouldn't have any chemicals, as it is naturally occurring, unless it is contaminated in some other way (ie: ground contamination, dirty shipping containers, spills in the warehouse or store).
Ok thanks,worth bearing in mind
Love to see some propagation video ;) good luck.
Noted!
Liked, subscribed. Good luck. How the little one recovering after that major work ?
So far so good. I'll probably do an update video sometime in the near future. Thanks.
Where did you buy those baskets?
The pond baskets were bought on eBay. Those ones were 13cm x 10cm round baskets. I also use the bigger 22cm x 12cm baskets often. Hope that helps.
Just what I was looking for, thanks. Subbed 😊
Much appreciated. Thank you 👍
That is pretty close to what my standard mix has been up till very recently. Ultimately there is no expert mix - it just relates to your climate and circumstances. I'm home all day, so I can generally maintain regular watering during any hotspells to avoid inorganic mix drying out. Interesting you mention having so many trees die. I had mine in an inorganic mix and they were fine through the winter - just sat on the ground. Good video
Wouldn't that be a problem when they all root out.
Thanks for the question. I'm not sure what trees you're referring too. I'm going to guess the ones in the ground. I dig usually gig them up, check and trim any big roots and replant. Cheers.
This is not embarrassing!! 😢 I paid £4.50 for one 6/7years ago . Looked a lot worse than this. It's probably worth 100x what I paid for it . A big pond basket is Ur friend. ! The actual structure from what I can see is ideal broom style . Protect it in winter . Get Ur self a cold frame up against Ur house and it'll be grand 👍 when I see more cheap ones buy them . Chinese elms are very very rewarding 6:14
just done my oaks ,leaves half open they should be fine, not sure about the trunk chop maybe wait till its recovered from root work
Oh, I recorded a video just a couple of days ago with the oak! Messed it up as it went on for too long and the camera cut out! I will upload an update on my oak soon when I get a chance to record it. Cheers.
I always repot and work on them about now. Leaves are just coming out. It can still be hit and miss occasionally. Good to see the rest of the collection.
This is a great little collection that I'm sure will develop into great bonsai :)
Thank you. I hope so.
We need to save all of these dying shop plants...if they are marked cheap enough :)
A great walk through your collection :)
Thank you 👍
I liked the way you filmed this video. I would probably have cut main branch back to the stump and looked at developing it as a shohin style broom. I am actually in the process of doing that with a few of my hawthorn. Your approach will be equally as good for development. I shall wait and see what happens Bill :)
Thanks. I made that decision after the video. That main branch is gone. I think there's a fleeting glance of the chop in a roundup video. Thanks again.
Is the composted bark cedar, pine, hardwood???
I had a quick look on Amazon UK, where I bought it from. It's mixed and generally used as a soil improver or a top dressing. I thought I would give it a go, and it seems to be working well for me so far. Not too expensive either. An alternative is just multipurpose compost if that's easier to find. I'm going to experiment with other mixes soon. Everyone has their take on what would be a good mix. It's an interesting subject, bonsai soil mix and there are about as many ideas on what makes a good mix as there are bonsai enthusiasts!
Another top video Bill
I've rescued a couple of these from B&Q. I was lucky and got some good ones. Good luck. I'd just repot it and let it grow for a season.
Yeah I probably will repot it quite soon. It's looking much better already!
Nice update bill. Everything is looking good so far. Them field maples look great 👍🏼
Thanks very much. They're heading in the right direction and will need a wee eye kept on them. Cheers.
morrisons? i got 3 of these. they've not done much yet.. hopefully they'll push some growth this season. not dead yet so thats a good start
Yes, Morrisons. Good luck with yours.
@@billsbonsai I couldn't not give it a go for that price! Not even the worst Chinese elm I've owned. That honour goes to one I purchased from Amazon which has an awful awful trunk graft. Looks terrible. Still alive though, just looks rubbish lol
Did it survive the huge pruning and root work?
I'll let you know!
I'm sure it doesn't help but we received two Paul's Scarlett form the same company in just about the same condition. Well packaged but very disappointing
Sorry to hear that. On the receipt they claim to give a 12 month guarantee on all plants and bulbs. I've contacted them ask asked if it's the same for trees, and sent them a link to my video. Fingers crossed.
I phoned them Bill and I didn't find the staff there really helpful. Hopefully you'll have more success.
No! Its so disappointing when getting mail orders like that!!
Truer words have never been spoken. I am always saying in my videos that chinese elm are not ideal for the beginner. They are definitely not the easy indoor tree. It sounds like you have done everything right by this one and I would just let it grow out wild and ragged. Collect loads of strong cuttings in late May or June or indeed anytime of the year. The one thing I do find very easy with these is getting cuttings to strike. Loved the chatty video :)
Thank you so much, Xavier. Much appreciated. I've watched many of your videos too. Great job!
I put all my trees in poly tunnels in the winter. Hopefully upgrading to a greenhouse this year. But spot on with the Chinese Elm. They are tolerant too so much and it all depends on what part of Asia your Chinese Elm comes from. And that's the problem, you will never know. some drop the leaves in winter, some will not drop and some will drop half. Some can cope with the cold and some can't. I find it's best to protect them all. Best to be safe than sorry 😊 👍🏼
Thanks for the interaction. Yes, I need to protect them or the same thing will happen. I was just thinking today about where in my garden I could build a shelter for my trees. To build or to buy, that is the question ;-)