Ground vs Pot: Which Bonsai Method Really Works Best?

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[@user-kf5zw8uq7r]

Hi Jason We are currently in the process of developing a tree farm. Thank you for your educational content! That book would be a treasure to any home library.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

God luck 🍀

[@hypolardnb]

I have a few trees a planted about 3 years ago that i never thought to use for bonsai until my obsession started a few months ago. I will be digging them up over the coming months 😊 really looking forward to seeing the progress on your trees Jason! 🙏🏼🌳

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

That is awesome!

[@adsminibuild5791]

This will be very interesting.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

😊

[@joekerr5152]

Great video Jason! Can’t wait to see the results of the white pine experiment

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Joe

[@raymondbirds2392]

Lovely job

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@raymondbirds2392]

@TheBonsaiGarden thank you for your videos

[@epzzz]

If you've got harsher winters, will the tile in the ground increase the freezing on the roots?

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

The tile will be the same temperature as the soil it is buried in. I don’t anticipate that being a problem.

[@MF-fc5vk]

Would love to win this book as ive already started stripping my garden back to create a japanese garden. 😊

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck 🤞

[@ScottTheExperimentalist]

Awesome plan! Any chance for a triplet to add pond basket growing into the mix?

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Possibly!

[@DublinsWoodWorker]

I am hopefully going to start a Japanese garden next year. You have really inspired me the way your garden is and also in ported me to start Bonsai . Thanks for all your amazing videos. I find myself watching them over and over.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks for your kind comment and good luck in the draw for the book. 🙏

[@richardbmw320]

Looking forward to seeing the results of this, should be very interesting. I would love to get the book as I have an area of my garden which I want to turn into a Japanese style area. Good luck to everyone else.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Richard. 👍

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Your number came up in the draw for the book. I will reach out to get a postal address - or you can contact me on my email address or via social media. Congratulations!!!

[@richardbmw320]

@@TheBonsaiGarden excellent news, many thanks Jason. How do I send you my details?

[@stevemorgan9687]

I wonder would there be a difference if you put the one in a pond basket the same size as the pot in the ground. Also will the tile let water through.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I don’t anticipate water being an issue, though previously I have used a porous slab rather than ceramic tiles.

[@stevemorgan9687]

Sorry to question you but in my mind it's a big pot with extra nutrients.that got me thinking of drainage and as I've said before my garden stays wet and the soil is clay so I'm wondering apart from nutrient what I would gain

[@lgriffin8056]

I have been pondering this too and I'm thinking the mycorrhizae in the ground is doing a lot of good. Been thinking a lot about that lately 🤔

[@davidwatkins8281]

Hi. I am interested in the Japanese garden book as I would like to change my own small garden.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

You're in!

[@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony]

Great Show, Jason, when I started my channel, I came from the point of view that growing in the ground would be many times faster, but what if you have no yard? Planter Boxes would be one answer, but even then, a planter box takes up a lot more space than a Bonsai Pot. lately, I have thought about planting trees in the wild with a trade off between giving back to Mother Earth and harvesting one or two for Bonsai. A better idea would be to rent a small lot or go in halves with someone like-minded and just do a Grove of Pre Bonsai. I'm betting you will love the results of that yard-grown White Pine.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Patricia. It’s definitely a unique and challenging setup you have with the bonsai balcony, but one in which you seem to triumph. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how that tree develops in the ground. 👍

[@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony]

@@TheBonsaiGarden I forgot to mention this. When I was binge watching Bonsai Videos, I came across a Japanese Gardener who had Trees in the Kokafu Show for years and had won before. This guy had a large Bonsai garden and trees planted in the ground as well. A tree that was going into the show this year may have been dug up a few years earlier with a few others to prepare for the show years away, and the Tree that went into this year's show would return to the yard to recover for several years when the show was done. He was doing this with black Pines I think. Constant rotation was his method.

[@susanbossert6833]

I'll be watching for updates over the next number of years. I don't have any books on Japanese gardens, so this would be the start of a collection for me.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

all the best in the draw Susan 🤞

[@bimmer635csi]

Thanks for the video. It's nice that you recognize that some trees simply cannot be planted in ground. For example, I have several sub-tropical plants, but live near the 45th parallel in North America. But I move them outside every Spring to get some of the benefits of being outside. Anyway, great info.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks for sharing

[@dimosliakos5447]

Great job!!! I would like to get this book so as to take ideas for my garden

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck 🤞

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I've already noticed the difference between my two English Elms experiment so this will be good to watch as well :)

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Xavier. We know pines can be slow so will be interesting to see how they progress.

[@danielaconstantin5619]

Hi Jason. As I wrote to you before, I am just starting to make bonsai. I started with some portulacaria afra put in pots to make roots. I want this book with Japanese gardens because in the future I intend to buy Japanese maples to make bonsai and to organize a Japanese place in my garden. Your videos help me a lot! Thank you!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck in the draw.

[@danielaconstantin5619]

@@TheBonsaiGarden Thank you 🥰

[@mohammedsuhail]

Truly Inspiring 😊

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

🙏

[@sueb1317]

OOOoo! Fun new project!. Have not tried this with conifers. I've do plant deciduous trees in the ground, but in large pots. I (or rather my husband 😄) lifts the pots each year to cut the escape roots. Most get bare rooted and repotted every 2 years depending on vigour. Some species will grow 10 to 20 ft in one year. Labour-intensive, but also my favourite part of the hobby.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Sounds great!

[@DavesBonsai]

Great video! Can’t wait to add more up at Bonsai Acres next Spring.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck!

[@sakekampstra8727]

Yes ❤

[@mauriciotorres434]

Me encanta el arte del bonsai...mi sueño es crear un santuario...estoy inmerso en este mundo hace 4 años y vendría super poder tener más conceptos para armar un lugar mágico...

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck with your dream 👍

[@Valadi14]

Thank you sir, I enjoy your videos and have just started to cultivate my own bonsai with learning some tips from you content. I am making myself a more esteemed area to put them and I’d like to incorporate more Japanese garden influence to the area I am creating for my future trees. I want to set up the area to ratify the trees and the area together!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Great stuff. Good luck 🤞

[@BuffaloBonsai]

Great looking pines! 🌲

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andysbonsai]

Looks like a good experiment, i'm starting a few oaks in the ground at the front of my house. Just had an extension on my house so any inspiration for the back garden (which is now a complete mess...) would be very welcome.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Andy and good luck with both your oaks and the prize draw.

[@andrewclack4881]

I just watched a video by VALLEY BONSAI in which he spoke extensively about your pine experiment video. He seems a really good bloke and seems to know his stuff and has some lovely trees. I think its well worth watching and giving him a shout out would be nice. I'll go so far as a possible future collaboration!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Will check that out 🙏

[@hyperionhelios190]

Looking forward to it

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Kale 🙏

[@bijanbekhrad-zx6tb]

Hello Jason, it is exactly true that the trunk thickens and the growth of side shoots in the ground is very fast and amazing. Unfortunately, I live in an apartment and I grow my trees on the terrace and I do not have access to a garden.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks

[@bijanbekhrad-zx6tb]

❤​@@TheBonsaiGarden

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Cool video Jason 👊

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

thanks Andy 🙏

[@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony]

My ask on the Book would be to Elizabeth Crutendon. The Shipping to me would be costly, so next best, in my view, would be to gift it to her.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

That’s a kind gesture. 👍

[@airford13]

if you liked the book enough to order it, then it should be on the best reading list! send it to me Jason.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Ha ha. 😊

[@oachkatzlsmum]

You‘ve got me Jason 😂👍 For lack of ground, I decided to plant some of my trees into a big flower box, next year… 😄 Also will have a look for pond baskets. 😘 Cheers 🙋‍♀️ Martina

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

great idea Martina 👍

[@severalmalfunctions]

Hi Jason, great video as usual. I'd love to own that book since I have already spent all my tree-related budget for the year... and then some more. My wife would kill me if I bought anything else 😅

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks and good luck in the draw. They say it is easier to seek forgiveness than permission 😆 👍

[@raymondbirds2392]

Id love the book, best of luck with the twins, im going down the road of planting lots of potential mother plants in the ground. I train them for bonsai as they thicken and mature, ehilst taki g air layers and cuttings along the way

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

That’s a great approach Raymond 👍

[@BrandenWoods]

Ive been building my collection of trees for a couple of years. Me and my other half have recently bought our first house and we both love the idea of a Japanese'y garden! 🌲 🇯🇵

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

That is awesome! And good luck fir the book.

[@JudyGSD]

I would love the inspiration the book would inspire. Good luck everyone and thank you Jason for an opportunity

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

good luck Judy 👍

[@wndrl_nd]

Is potting in the ground similar to repotting where there's an optimal time to repot? Or can the trees be put in the ground all year round?

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Yes, there is an optimal time for planting trees from pots into the ground to encourage development and thickening for bonsai, depending on your climate. In the UK, the best time is typically late winter to early spring, just before the tree's growth cycle begins. Here’s why: Dormancy Period: During late winter, trees are still dormant, making them less stressed by the transplanting process. This allows them to focus energy on root establishment as the growing season begins. Root Development: In early spring, as temperatures rise, roots become active and establish themselves in the ground quickly. This strong root growth supports vigorous top growth and trunk thickening. Avoiding Extreme Weather: Transplanting in late winter or early spring avoids the harsh conditions of summer heat or winter frost, both of which can harm newly planted trees. Tips for Successful Ground Planting: Prepare the Ground: Loosen the soil where you plan to plant the tree and amend it if necessary for proper drainage. Prune the Roots: Trim overly long or tangled roots to encourage lateral root growth, which is ideal for bonsai development. Secure the Tree: Stake it if needed to prevent wind rock, which can damage young roots. Water and Mulch: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

[@wndrl_nd]

@TheBonsaiGarden thanks so much for your in depth response

[@sandyfaulkner6312]

Thanks for inspiring me. All my life I wanted to build a Japanese Garden. Now that I have several starts of bonsai trees I yearn for that special garden. Looked for books however nothing jumped out. So yes I would love to win your book. Thanks to you I have a few books you recommend and my dreams are developing. Love your videos!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

good luck 🤞

[@glenndfid]

Should do a comparison in ground with tile vs in ground without tile.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good idea but the finished tree will be more difficult to dig up and need more root work. The tile is preventing the roots escaping downwards.

[@glenndfid]

Fair enough mate, im just curious as to weather the tile stunts the growth of the plant or not. Great work on the channel mate.

[@roweng.4245]

I would quite like to have that book as I am creating (slowly!) a more Asian aesthetic in my garden. Last summer I planted three baby mugo pines in a 15" wide, rather shallow pot. They were sent to me bare-root. One promptly died, likely due to the very hot weather we were having at the time, one seems to be thriving, and the third is rather unhappy at the moment, having been dug up by a raccoon, but I hope it will recover.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Your place in the draw is assured. Good luck.

[@Donpapibonsai]

I would love to win the book because I am currently making a Japanese garden at home so the book would help massively I currently have dug all the ground up and put a barrier down going to continue in the new year 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck with the book.

[@antiduckable]

It'll be interesting to follow your progress 😎 I purchased one of the courses on Bonsai Empire a couple of weeks ago (Developing Bonsai from Seed). It's a really good course, but in there Bjorn and Michael cover an alternative to the planting in the ground method of thickening the trunk and it's the method that I'm going to be testing out with any cuttings I get from any of my little trees (Itoigawa juniper, Benichidori maple, corkbark elm... and I just treated myself to a pomegranate Nejikan). Basically when the cuttings have developed some new growth, they're transplanted into 1 litre mesh pond baskets with the roots over a felt plant coaster, and using the pot-in-pot method, the 1 litre mesh pond basket sits inside a much larger mesh pond basket (5 litre square in my case), and it's fertilised with a high nitrogen fertiliser (Green Dream Nitro+ in my case). The idea is that it's as quick as planting in the ground, but gives you more control over the soil and nutrients. Those twisted corky little white pines are lovely 🤤

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

thanks for this great comment. 👍

[@pauletheridge7594]

Hi Jason another great video it will be interesting to see the difference planting in the ground will make I would like a copy of Japanese gardens to inspire and take ideas I have a small garden so I love how you have developed your beautiful garden 🫶

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Sounds good! Good luck Paul 👍

[@Faequines_Bonsai]

Love experiments. I've got some seed ones going on myself, hopefully we'll both succeed.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I hope so too!

[@TomášKőváry]

Growing trees in ground is certainly the fastest way to thicken the trunk, however a really big flower pot works well too for those who dont have a garden, just a balcony. I would like to learn more not just about bonsai art but also about japanese aesthetics in general, so I would love that book. ❤

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good tip and good luck in the draw. 😀

[@davidparry2301]

Looking forward to seeing how these two develop especially the one in the ground; good old British soil. I think my garden would be too wet for a white pine

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

We will see in coming years 😂

[@markjagger7139]

Great experiment and it will be interesting to see the difference as they both develop ( watching with great interest) as for the book I’m thinking of changing part of our garden to incorporate the Japanese style so would be great for research.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

thanks Mark and good luck 🤞

[@hyperionhelios190]

I love Japanese gardens and want to build a corner of my yard inspired by them.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck Kale 😃

[@sbragaglia]

I would definitely be curious to read this book, Jason! Hopefully my preformed pond with a not particularly credible stream will improve by borrowing ideas from the book…

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck 🤞

[@OwenSpitfireStorvik]

Very cool!! What a wonderful book that looks to be🎄 great video’s with Xav, your thoughts about KZbin I find quite inspiring. One day I’ll get the gusto to film. Happy holidays. Thanks for the videos🙏

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

my pleasure and thanks for your comment 🙏

[@suer666]

Ive a small garden with far too many trees. My daughter has a large garden and has offered me some space for a growing bed. It would be great to incorporate it in a japanese style garden. Your japanese garden book would be a great help in designing it ❤

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

good luck Sue 🙏

[@jonnytlately]

If you can find a local garden centre that has aquatics they should sell pond plants and pond baskets which are really cheap thanks Jason another great video

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

👍

[@fabiansaerve]

thank you for the tip. I was looking for these baskets but couldnt find any. Next time i try to check out the pond section

[@jonathanaristone2468]

Hi Jason, hope you are well. I look forward to seeing the development of your in-ground JWP. I have developed my own Japanese garden and would love to be considered for your reference book please. Thanks again.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Jon. And good luck in the draw for the book. 🙏

[@jesters1gamble201]

OK I can't wait to see the progress of both trees. I have had good results from using a larger pot and tile to grow a trident maple in. I would say if your able to get say 50l or 100l heavy duty tub get one drill holes in the bottom fill with dirt mix and grow your tree in that I put a pine in one that was a sapling and with in 2 years it was way thicker than one I had in a smaller pot. I would love to win the book because for me it's hard to find any books on bonsai or Japanese gardens here in Germany plus if I do find any they are in German not English.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

👍

[@laddieokelley6095]

Interesting experiment. I have a snowball's chance in h---- of being successful with white pine in my climate, but I can apply your experiment to other species. Especially like the suggestion of using mesh-like planting vessels for the reasons you suggest. I have an acre of ground, but no soil . . . haha.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Interesting!

[@laddieokelley6095]

@@TheBonsaiGarden Thanks for your kind, innocuous response. Except for isolated pockets, I have mostly red cIay which must be attacked with a pickax and pulverizer, and harbors no earthworms, grubs or other life. I don't call it "soil." I like that you cultivate your bonsai in a setting of other Japanese cultural elements. I have spent time in Japan and share your interest.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Sounds like a difficult unforgiving soil/ground you have and maybe aerated baskets/pond baskets is the way to go for you. Good luck with your efforts. 🤞

[@TalkingLoon]

I would love to get this book, not just for the very esthetically pleasing topic (and room on my bookshelf) but for the sake of my parents who are retired and have a big boring yard and little inspiration/imagination/creativity to do anything much in the way of "landscaping". I've encouraged ideas and we have went ahead with small projects that they are very pleased with but I know there is so much more potential there. However landscaping really isn't my thing so a book like this would be a great way for me to introduce more inspiration/imagination/creativity to my folks so that they may be happier with their yard.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

good luck in the draw

[@duanefukumoto3055]

I would love to win the book so I can learn to create a better environment for my bonsai trees.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck 🤞

[@natrjack965]

I find Japanese gardens beautiful and peaceful I already have a pond and Japanese maple trees but always wanted to do more and I think Jason your book will help ,so fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

That’s how I started. 100 trees later… 🤗 Good luck 🤞

[@MeadowViewBonsai]

Mate I love books, I love Japanese gardens and I love free stuff. Sounds like a winning combination to me 🤷🏼‍♂️🙃

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

😂😂😂

[@klytuko]

Although not able to have a yard of my own yet but only a balcony I've managed to buy an apartment where I can design japanese style bedroom and bathroom. I'm sure the book would help me to learn more of the charasteristics and culture of the beatiful japanese outdoors and possibly bring a pinch of that indoors for these rooms and ofcourse for the yard in the future :)

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck

[@TalkingLoon]

I know that trees in the ground grow bigger and quicker (I've seen it myself in similar scenarios), but I can't figure out WHY that would be. If the potted tree was rootbound I would understand, but a tree in a pot should have all the benefits and advantages--if not more--than a tree in the ground. The only reason I can come up with is that the ground tree would send out thicker roots which would yield a bigger trunk, and if that's true then once your ground-tree is thickened to a desirable size and you want to put it in a pot then you will have some serious root work to do.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

the tree was n the pot has less access than resources - only those we put in the pot, which is an artificial, managed environment. This includes water, nutrients and space. in the ground he tree can spread it’s roots looking for these, and the microbes in the soil are also beneficial.

[@DavesBonsai]

I’d use the book to enhance Bonsai Acres to have more Japanese garden elements.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

good luck. you have a 100% chance so far 😂

[@DavesBonsai]

@ 🤣😂😁

[@sagichnicht8870]

I will follow u.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thank you

[@joegarland4885]

Hi Jason I am a bit mystified why you are using grafted white pines on black pine stock, I hope it works for you but I have my doubts the one in the ground will grow a much larger trunk, it will increase the branching and foliage and with more fine roots improve the health, but we shall see over time. Hope it works for you mate.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

These were the trees available. White pines tend to be weaker on their own roots so typically grafted to black pine to make them a bit more robust. We will see if there is any difference in coming growing seasons.

[@garybrown8143]

Will be setting up a growing bed after Xmas , just have to go over my mums and convince her she doesn’t need all that lawn at her age😂 I’ve run out of space at my house

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

😂😂😎

[@annemulcrow4499]

I have loved bonsai all my life ever since karate kid!!!

[@deepanjanbanerjee3491]

I have several bonsai and Japanese garden books but not this one. Should I be lucky to win it, I will donate it to our local bonsai club library ….. after reading it though 😀

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Best of luck!

[@maanjezus8622]

Out of all tree species for experimentation, you have decided to take two Japanese White Pines... 🤨

[@howardmckeown7187]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I like pines, and wanted more in my collection 🤗

[@maanjezus8622]

@@TheBonsaiGarden , nothing wrong with them. At least. if you leave them alone. 😉

[@sakekampstra8727]

Yes in the groud it wil not be good its already a bonsai and your garden is wet now ! The not like that but ok ! Hope for the best! And i like that nice book ❤❤❤ good lock ! Beter you get some stock not bonsai and put them un your garden en give them a bonsai look over the yearss

[@sakekampstra8727]

​@@TheBonsaiGardenlike them to

[@737ngJR]

Difference is size, but not quality

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Yes. The tree in the ground has potential to grow a bit more coarse but out on more significant growth.

[@dildobaggins8987]

By this logic, there has never been a quality large bonsai grown in the ground?

[@stuartbaines2843]

You will need a Great deal of luck with those 💦💦💦💦💦 White pines are very tricky in the UK in my experience. 🤔

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

this experiment should show us. I have pines in baskets and pots but never tried one in the ground for a bit of accelerated growth.

[@simonhoneysett4151]

Books are far better for referancing, as the pics and words are usually opposite. I'll never buy another digital bonsai book.i'd like to win this book if possible.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good luck Simon

[@Dave.and.Lees.Bonsai]

Hi Jason great video. Hope the trees in the ground will grow very well and I would like to win the book because would like to have a garden night yours one day and get some ideas. Thanks again for sharing. Always loving your contents on KZbin. Thank you. (Dave )

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks Dave and good luck for the book 🙏

[@sakekampstra8727]

Love bonsai and japanese garden,s❤❤❤ hope puttin dont nukes them hope for the best! Good luck

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

🤯

[@notionbonsai]

That's a great experiment to see the differences in both trees. I look forward to seeing how these develop over the years! I think the one in the pot will stay small and develop a more coarse look while the one in the ground will grow much faster and thicken in no time 😊🪴

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Fingers crossed! I saw some fantastic pines for sale at Bonsai Show Live and have become a bit obsessed with pines since… next year I am adding a BIG white pine and a BIG black pine to the collection.

[@notionbonsai]

@TheBonsaiGarden aw nice! I am the same! Getting really into working with pines. I love how they are so different to other species

[@user-OMF]

I could only dream of having a Japanese garden, the book would be the next best thing. Watching with interest how this goes.

[@dannycraig6704]

Good video as always.Relocated and bought my first house this year. This book would give great ideas for the garden.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

@@user-OMFgood luck

[@MeadowViewBonsai]

Mate I love books, I love Japanese gardens and I love free stuff. Sounds like a winning combination to me 🤷🏼‍♂️🙃

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Ha ha. Good luck Darren 😊