ron's bonsai

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  1. muddybob

    muddybob In Flower

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    This is a rock drilled out for maples. Eventually, the roots will crush the rock and the whole display will be planted into a pot.

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    This is where the collection is kept. We were lucky in that this structure was already attatched to the garage with a gorgeous wisteria growing on it.

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    This is the side view. He planted winter blooming jasmine behind the bench.
     
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  3. muddybob

    muddybob In Flower

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    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    We have some great gardening talent on this forum. The bonsai are so beautiful. I really want to learn to do that. What is the principal behind planting them in a rock? We have a lot of silver leaf maples come up wild around here, could I use one of those.
     
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    Imitating nature is desirable. The overall effect ought to be of trees with roots growing over rocks. This one is in the early stages, obviously. I wish I had a photo of a similar tree in nature.

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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Man I can't wait to see that! Keep us updated Muddy.

    How long has Ron been doing this Muddy? Great photos. The wisteria looks fantastic too ;)
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Gosh your bonsai put mine to shame as I only have two pots. One is a small copse of 4 rubber trees but they're only a few years old and the other is a white elm. If I run into difficulties I now know who I can ask to help me out!!! :-D
     
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    How elegant these little beauties are. 8)
     

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