Bonsai Videos

Repotting A Bonsai Without Removing It From Its Pot

It isn’t always necessary to remove a bonsai from its container when “repotting” and this video shows circumstances where it is actually advantageous.
The examples shown here are with Spruce bonsai, but the technique can equally be applied to Juniper, Pines, Cedar, Yew and other coniferous species.

Growing Olive As Bonsai Video

Growing Olive As Bonsai

Olea sylvestris or Wild Olive bonsai of mine receiving its annual late Summer wire and style.

Carving A Huge Yew Bonsai

This week I show a huge Yew bonsai tree (Taxus bacatta) that I have carved with power tools, a chainsaw as well as a gas torch to create the deadwood. The tree is being prepared for a demonstration in October at the Bonsai Live Show in Telford, UK where it will be wired and styled …

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Privet Bonsai Styling

Privet Bonsai Styling

During July 2017 I had the pleasure of completing work on a huge Ligustrum ovalifolium/Privet bonsai, owned by a client.

Preserving Bonsai Deadwood with Superglue

Preserving Bonsai Deadwood with Superglue

In this video I show you the best way to preserve rotting wood on your bonsai, as well as strengthening and protecting deadwood using cyanacrylate better known as Superglue or Krazy glue

Partial Defoliation Of Deciduous Bonsai In Summer

Partial Defoliation Of Deciduous Bonsai In Summer

This film shows my technique for greatly increasing the ramification of my deciduous bonsai. Partial defoliation is particularly useful for species such as Fagus/Beech, Quercus/Oaks and Carpinus/Hornbeam but is also suitable for all deciduous species across the board.