How to Create Bonsai from Regular Trees | Ask This Old House

[@npknhdfrvr]

This is one of the most unintentionally hilarious thing I’ve watched but the comments make it so much better

[@kaywood6495]

3 of my assumptions: 1.They were establishing dominance. (the way they ripped/handed the plants from each other) 2. One man stole the other mans high school sweetheart 30 years ago (never resolved) Or 3. This was filmed at gun point.

[@AemandaLyn]

I believe it was 2. One of them started landscaping and got a girlfriend, she loved his artistic style with yards. The other saw Jesse's girl and wish he had her, so boom bonsai happened. She was Owen Wilson wowed by how small he could get them. He wished that he had Jesse's girl and he got her.

[@CSZG974]

4. The Bonsai maker is either a former alc or something quite close I reckon. Look at how he shakes. And he also puts the therapeutic aspect forward. Si yeah either drunk or super shaky cause or past and cameras lol.

[@KodaTheMal]

Lol yea, at 2:42 he has to mention his landscaping knowledge, its #1

[@Luke-mq7nj]

Its1

[@baldorigami]

This made mi day. 🤣

[@safesafe1739]

My plants die when i look at them but this guy basically beats his trees to submission 👏👏👏

[@Wsshdhbdd]

😂😂

[@JustEndah]

Exactly what I feel. 🤣

[@NeuroPulse]

Over watering?

[@majstealth]

i guess you have to force them to understand that it is time for water when you want it to get water, not when they think they might need some

[@dplachy]

These videos are great exposure, but are so misleading with tons of holes in the process. I've been practicing Bonsai for about 12 years now and it wasn't until the past 5 years that my garden has really taken off. ***Mistake number one: making a finished bonsai right away*** Between all the pruning, repotting and wiring....that's a receipe for a stressed out and soon to die plant.... Don't give up!

[@deancooper7760]

I've been doing bonsai for around 40 years. I have two comments on this video. 1) If you work a tree heavily, like this guy is doing, and then immediately re-pot it, you're going to almost certainly kill the tree. You should wait about a year before re-potting a heavily worked tree. You want to make sure the tree has recovered and is healthy before doing major root work. I'm sure this guy knows that and just wanted to give a demonstration of what the whole process of starting a new bonsai involves. 2) You can find lots of starter trees for way less than $50. People new to bonsai should understand that you are probably going to kill some trees as you learn the art. Don't blow a lot of money on something expensive. Accidentally killing it will discourage you from learning a beautiful art form.

[@Hanya1210]

Dean Cooper thanks for your advice. I actually bought bonsai trees several times and decided to stop since they all died 😢

[@austynross]

What's the adage? You break the legs or the arms but not both.

[@deancooper7760]

@@austynross Unless you're just going in for the kill.

[@shugies]

Any recommendations for the typical Enid tree to start with? Been thinking of getting into this but have no reference point to start at Thanks!

[@rodgon123]

Thank you i was about to say the same thing

[@MikeTheMaker1]

I never knew I wanted to Bonsai until I watched this video.

[@yurigumatay3152]

Mike Builds oof I bet you’ll love watching Bonsai Mirai! I’m no sponsor or anything but I recommend looking at their KZbin channel it’s actually really beautiful

[@yurigumatay3152]

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[@MikeTheMaker1]

Gyan Gumatay I just found what I’m doing this weekend.

[@dplachy]

I knew after the original Karate Kid...when I was a kid😂

[@gyananchan4256]

@@yurigumatay3152 Who are you, man of my name Thanks for the link btw

[@carlmyers86]

A lot of shade in this video, and most of it isn't coming from the trees.

[@explicitwalrus6489]

Poetry

[@Skammerd]

They keep grabbing the pots from each other borderline aggressively. 😂

[@sean3278]

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that!🤣

[@jaejaejaejaejaejae]

As soon as i saw that i had to check the comments to see if it was just me...

[@scallywag1716]

That’s a micro aggression that must not be tolerated!

[@Skammerd]

I don't think they meshed well personality wise. The guy wouldn't let Roger touch the plant.

[@cypeman8037]

I noticed that too, every time Roger picked up a pot the other bloke took it off him 😂

[@kimrichardson8376]

Just seen this episode today. I’ll be honest I only watch this show when my husband puts it on. But I always watched it for Rogers part. I’m a retired Nurse and have cared for patients with Parkinson’s for years. Please tell Roger that I miss his episodes, that I’ve learn a lot from him and I pray he’s being well cared for and loved like he deserves. God Bless. Kim Richardson, New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦

[@mikbonsai]

Why are majority of the comments so negative. There is so much information packed into this video.

[@everettmillette2567]

“Like I told you earlier” and practically yanks the tree back

[@StephJ0seph]

1:57 If you were curious about the time-stamp

[@incognitotorpedo42]

I watched it three times, and don't see the "aggression". I guess I'm weird.

[@leekilby9470]

IncognitoTorpedo you can’t “see” the aggression, you “feel” it...subliminal. It’s a vibe.

[@alanhyt79]

"It's MY tree!"

[@hijodelaisla275]

And it should be, "AS I told you earlier..." SHEESH! Our civilization is circling the drain.

[@rune5416]

It's like an oblivion NPC convo

[@petefarx1882]

"It's all over root raker! Your tree is at a bend."

[@geofox9484]

Yes 😅

[@alicesworld3798]

I bursted out laughing.

[@shaishlo]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@15flute289]

Very pleasant to see culture being taught to someone who can appreciate it

[@JustEndah]

Yes!!! ❤️

[@dj1400777]

9:22 the peace offering moss 😂 Somehow the thought of making one of these makes me feel at peace

[@robbie8825]

Oh my lord xD the first 40 seconds of this video are absolutely hilarious! (If i’m not mistaken) The Boston accents mixed with the almost forcibly done interview...i’m crying this is great 😂

[@hafsakhan7627]

The whole script is like an old tv show 😂 "I'm gonna do this without damaging the roots" "oh i gotta see that"

[@CSZG974]

Check out Dave Chappelle's impersonation it's exactly this vid lol

[@Exayevie]

Well it is an old tv show...

[@susansands1]

This is one of the best instructive bonsai videos online.

[@cartricks8126]

Good to see Roger again.

[@markferrie6485]

1:55 You can hear the guys ticked off through his voice when the other guy picks the plant up 😂

[@johnandertonwins]

I feel like this is recorded at gunpoint

[@misterkid]

when you try to pretend something isn't scripted while you're reading off the script

[@Fable1Guides]

lmfao

[@Glaudge]

not going to say it. not going to say it. not going to say it.

[@tonyanardelli9489]

Lmao!!!!

[@ainsleyharriott2209]

There’s a firing squad of guys with automatic rifles pointed at them, their mission is to pull off the ultimate bonsai from regular tree tutorial and everything is at stake

[@willt.9654]

This does a great job explaining how the process works. It’s equal parts organic and manipulated. Really fascinating stuff.

[@lookingglassgardens358]

The Man from Bonsai West is truly a Master, his attention to the plants roots was the best ive seen, you can tell how beneficial it is by the beautiful healthy plants in all the shots.

[@MrB1923]

Any Japanese bonsai grower would be having a stroke seeing this video.

[@finnmartin281]

I love the way the are always snatching each others pots out of their hands then asking questions only to get a completely unrelated random statement in response.

[@Indomavel10]

WOW love the way he simplify this process. Just love it. Btw, those bonsai on background are amazing!

[@advhawk6455]

What an unexpected treat. I came for the renovation but I stayed for the bonsai.

[@udenost]

Very informative. I'm not a fan of the rehearsed-sounding dialog, but other than that this was a great video. Thanks. :)

[@tropicalheritagebonsaiandl8377]

Thanks for featuring Bonsai, lets spread this lovely ART

[@Anonymous_Eyeballs]

Imagine if we could maintain large trees like that irl. Giant beautiful art works everywhere

[@barryobama369]

I’m sure you could with strong enough wrappings

[@rahulchaudhary5257]

2:15 am and I don't know why am watching bonsai but I love it!

[@James-lo5ne]

perfect video, exactly what i was looking to do.

[@medicalminute4927]

I have seen so many videos but this one a great one for beginners… it gives little bit history n rules n shows how to do it.

[@mxrclxst]

All I hear are 1940's mafia having a conversation about bonsai

[@smellypatel5272]

They have heavy boston accents lol

[@notadoctorshh6544]

hhahahahaaha

[@dthorne4602]

I love the tree swap after he butchers the pruning of the first one.

[@mikeyoakes3010]

Wow this was vary well done! This is the true basics of bonsai! Careful not to wire too tight, and keep an eye on it! Some trees grow quicker than others. Bad wire scar can be ugly!

[@LairdKenneth]

So far the best Bonsai video so far. I have a wee squirrel planted tree in a pot that I thought would be cool to make ntoa bonsai, but didn't have a clue where to begin. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@ivoivic2448]

"just raking the roots without damaging them". half of the roots are then promptly left on the soil pile.

[@padfrog193]

Not going to cause any doimage herah. *Brutally rips through root system, cutting major roots*

[@WTHFX]

Most of the roots that came off are the ones that are circling the sides and bottom of the pot. That contact leads to cold/heat exposure, perching water, girdling, or air exposure - all of which causes these roots to be dead or mostly dead. The important roots in a pine will be slightly swollen, with white-to-slightly orange tips. These roots are active with supportive mycorrhizae and you remove them at the tree's peril. I'm not supporting what Mr. Levin did in this video - you never want to do all that at once on a japanese white pine - but his root work wasn't all that aggressive.

[@WTHFX]

@Corn Pop It's possible I suppose, but generally the tree is tied in so the roots will circle and eventually completely fill the pot, repel water and given enough time, girdle and choke the plant to death. Root reduction is necessary, but the older the tree, the less frequent the repot. Masahiko Kimura has 400 yr old Junipers that he hasn't repotted in 40 years - old, refined trees reach a sort of stasis (this is particularly true of junipers).

[@SilverCymbal]

Ive been to this place many times and it's an amazing place. Bonsai West

[@nabrismuftia]

This is the first tutorial I watched about making bonsai, and this is very amazing! Thank you very much! :-))

[@CamKiva]

“Are we done?” Sounded enthusiastic lololol

[@gerardshorticultureculture7579]

This is a great video. Im glad they made this video. This old house is always relaxing to watch.

[@angelarussell3491]

This was a good video. Quick, Simple, music not overdone. I've been growing Bonsai for 20 years, but I'm going to subscribe to this one.

[@MTPatriot1787]

"In this contaiiiinahhh?" lol

[@babycheesus666]

dude... you're killin me 🤣

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

Just add a lawta watuh

[@daze8410]

Thank you, I am working on a Ginkgo Bonsai and this has been really informative

[@samankeshmiri4287]

All that pot grabbing and all Roger got to do was a charity moss placement?

[@ZoomStranger]

well, yeah. Rogie was there to stimulate learning, not dominate the demo.

[@sajikocheekaranlouis269]

Thanks you,for showing a simple way to start bonsai I am doing bonsai, without any information ,but it is very nice.I am from Kerala (south India)

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

I would love to try and twist two different species of tree together like that. Perhaps mahogany and ironwood if I could get them.

[@stevenschnepp576]

I, too, like to kill plants.

[@Hellooo134]

"I forced an AI to watch 3000 hours of bonsai youtube videos and this is the result"

[@nathanmatusek9244]

Lol *Guy picks up tree *Other guy takes it from him *Guy picks up tree *Other guy takes it from him

[@w23berry]

Very informative and he's a good instructor. Thanks!

[@mumintaha7883]

I'm enjoying your channel so much! Thank you for sharing all this.

[@eszterkovacs2522]

I disagree with all the mean comments, this video is adorable, the small talk bits and transitions are awkward but when he's talking about his lil trees he's so excited

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

Very informative! I've been fascinated by the art of bonsai for some time now, and some of the books I have, have made it look more complicated than it is. But your video took all that info I already had, and made it much more relatable and easy to understand.

[@senordrifter8288]

"was it grown in this pot?" "I made it look like a tree from nature"

[@nickdunbar2967]

Very clear and straightforward. Thank you. I'm just preparing my materials for my first tree. I'm 60 this year. Hopefully I will get to see some improvement in my subjects!

[@gioknows]

Very cool. My neighbor used to have a greenhouse full of bonsai's and I would look after them a couple of times a year when he went on vacation. It was very enjoyable and I really came to love those trees.

[@olivierallemeersch1966]

One of the best bonsai clips i’ve ever seen! Simple, see everythinf and great explenation!

[@dais1151]

Guys stop criticising his technique. He's been doing this for a long time I think he knows what he's doing.

[@gnome2024]

For years I've been wanting my own bonzai but never seen anything I really like. Now I can make my own perfect bonzai! Thanks TOH!

[@momsterzz]

7 months later, I’m curious: did you make a bonsai and how did it turn out?

[@diablodan1459]

2 years later how's your bonsai tree

[@nickgg6402]

4 years later, how is it going?

[@thebushempress]

Fun video. I love the Buddha's hand citrus bonsai at 1:08 !

[@joeybaseball7352]

I never thought I would see a segment on Bonsai trees on This Old House.

[@scallywag1716]

Joey Baseball they are running out of topics...

[@yurigumatay3152]

Scallywag actually no bonsai is actually a real hobby just check out the KZbin channel bonsai mirai there are actual like events for these trees

[@fernandosanfranciscoca9278]

This is one of the easiest very detailed instructulral lectures I've seen!

[@googletv9902]

He taught me more than Mr. Miyagi. I like it!

[@CONCERTMANchicago]

Learning specialized methods of bonsai root and Branch pruning has helped me become a better arborist by far. In fact, because of poor Nursery up potting methods. It suggested Roots get combed out on burlapped and containerized trees planted bare-root Style

[@ShakespeareCafe]

This is just a taste...enrolls in a graduate program in Bonsai from Heron's Bonsai Channel

[@putubonsai]

Koleksi bonsai yang indah

[@inspectorsteve2287]

I was just researching this a few days ago. Great video.

[@SierraAspenAutumn]

I’m so freaking excited. I’ve had some fruit tree seeds that I’ve been wanting to plant.

[@Blitz886]

9:09 "Are we done now?" dude, calm down... xD

[@vasudevmandal8707]

Best vdo for basic info of how to start off growing a bonsai.

[@geoemm]

50 shades of gardening

[@mischr13]

XD

[@tanyajuli4145]

a really nice concise intro to bonsai... I'm so tempted!

[@YouTubeUzername]

1:50 “Like I told you earlier” omg SO rude!!

[@tolykozin]

Its funny but I hear a lot of Americans say this, it gives them some sense of superiority I guess. In my opinion its very rude and uncalled for,

[@rawbacon]

The moss really finished it off nicely.

[@antoniomontgomery1349]

"Like I told you earlier" lmao

[@tolykozin]

its very rude and a lot of people in the US use that statement to assert some kind of superiority I guess.

[@Xscarecrowtx]

@@tolykozinWomp Womp

[@raiderfrankdatank]

Brings back memories...

[@harrisongetz1646]

me: i wanna do my own bonsai them: this bonsai is 70 years old

[@rebeccamcnutt5142]

I don't think it takes that long, that particular tree had just been maintained for that long.

[@harrisongetz1646]

@@rebeccamcnutt5142 nah it doesnt, but if you want ones that are large and established, then yes it takes that long

[@charlesclopton5887]

Roger, I miss you so much on "This Old House". I hope your health is improving.

[@glennpatrick8908]

Me : I want to grow a bonsai it seems really therapeutic and relaxing These guys: *ripping plants out of each other’s hands*

[@BalikesirCicek]

Harika bilgiler için teşekkür ederim. Türkiye'den herkese selamlar

[@Chuck59ish]

This video is at least 8 years old, Roger looks younger and more spry than he is now. I wonder what the tree look like now.

[@Dom-pf8wd]

Great video.I've been leary at delving in to bonsai, but want to get started and this is a great video for "simplifying" the process.

[@keithgraber]

"Hey, this is a nice tree. Where'd this one come from?" "It fell off a truck. Fuggettaboutit."

[@BlackJesus8463]

lol

[@nutmeg0144]

Lmfaooo

[@mattmartin5705]

Got to be one of the simplest and easiest informational videos for creating bonsai 👍 Made it look easy, which it is not. My bonsai tree died. Spent ages pruning it and caring for it but I think I overwatered it and put too many nutrients in it 😬 I do like bonsai trees maybe Mr Miyagi from Karate kid had more of an influence on me than I thought 😂😂 Great video 🌳

[@ugabugawugaguga]

"Are we done now? " but he really meant I'm over it. Something happened before filming I think. That or that robot was stuck in presenter mode.

[@Doug7RM]

you're not making this trees any more beautiful, they already are beautiful by nature

[@thomasgox]

good evening from Greece I would like to ask you what soil do you use

[@LeagueofBoom]

ΘΩΜΑΣ Γ.Ο.Χ there are soil mixes made especially for bonsai, generally speaking they are very well draining, so lots of perlite and/or pea sized pebbles combined with a low-nutrient soil component.

[@buyerofsorts]

One of the few videos I watched at normal speed. Great video!

[@wesst86]

1:07 Prior to WWII... 1:43 The Beginning of the Bonsai Workshop 2:12 The first step: find front and find the height 2:31 The tools: concave cutter, bonsai sheer, wire cutters, root rack 2:57 The first step is to get the ratio. 3:14 The next step: find the branches.The lowest and most dominant branch. 3:43 The next step is bending the branches. Get the right size/gauge wire. 4:24 Use lighter wires to bend the branches from the bottom. Go out to the tips and don't crush the buds. 4:57 The signs of a healthy tree . 5:00 In bonsai we are trying to make the look of an ancient tree in nature. Contorted but beautiful angles. 5:43 Repotting the plant. 6:19 When raking the roots, you just want to knock the soil out. 6:33 Flatten to root mass. 6:44 Prepare the pot . 7:14 Use wire to keep the tree secure in the pot. 7:23 Use bonsai soil. A free-draining soil mix. 7:40 Positioning of the tree in the pot is usually 1/3 off to the side, with the apex greeting you . 7:55 Use the wire to anchor the tree. 8:26 Make sure the new soil is firmly planted. 8:33 Think about landscaping. 8:46 Dunk tree to remove air pockets. 9:12 Add moss to finish . 9:34 Bonsai is done for the neatness of the effect. Attention to detail is important. 2:40 It's Coach Steve!

[@Fastbikkel]

I would love to give this a go, but for now i'll stick with my 80+ cacti. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lazarus-aap]

Here hold this tree, ok give it back now! He's like one of those borderline cats that wants to be touched but doesn't want to be touched....

[@perfectperson214]

Please note that this is a bonsai nursery, the tree he potted had been grown around ten years in a small nursery pot as a pre bonsai. Yamadori or collected trees must have their roots cut drastically, same for common nursery material as well. This is why we cut in late winter early spring. Tropicals get cut after spring. Don't leave more foliage than the root mass can support, and don't leave more root mass than the foliage can support, more roots than foliage can reduce transpiration and with too much water or improper soil healthy roots can rot. Balance and timing are key when cutting.

[@redlaserfox3988]

Their accents are hilarious 🤣

[@Thousand.cranes.bonsai]

i came to the comment section just to see who else noticed this!!

[@LindaB651]

@@Thousand.cranes.bonsai What accent?

[@allyally5586]

@@LindaB651 American accent

[@EdyPegasus]

@@LindaB651 They are from the Boston area. It is a distinct accent to the region.

[@EdyPegasus]

@@allyally5586 Far from an "American" accent. The "American" accent is found in much of the North East, North West and non-latino Florida areas.... and only because a few million from the North East moved there.

[@SulamAkarBonsai]

Woww..i like your garden mister, verry beatiful bonsai ❤❤ Iam from indonesia 🙏

[@theralhaljordan7337]

I have pine sappings I was gonna toss in the yard waste, but maybe I could do a bonsai. Neat

[@herbbluntman2287]

So, you do something besides trolling TYT videos? I would have never pegged you as a gardening enthusiast. I can't stand your political views but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Banzai for bonsai!

[@theralhaljordan7337]

@@herbbluntman2287 I try to be a jack of all trades

[@herbbluntman2287]

@@theralhaljordan7337 You know what, Hal? I think if we were neighbors we could sit out on my patio, have a beer or two and argue politics and swap landscaping tips while we wait for our barbecued chicken, beef or pork to cook. Best of luck on your bonsai project. Now I've got to get back to TYT and do some trolling... LOL! ;-)

[@theralhaljordan7337]

@@herbbluntman2287 btw do you remember spooder man ;)

[@herbbluntman2287]

@@theralhaljordan7337 Was that you? Haven't seen Spooderman or Gay Spooderman for a while in the comments. Oh well, trolls come and go but those of us who want to engage in a conversation about how our country should be run will remain. Cheers, mate!

[@joloch1484]

Love this. I actually did a big tree Christmas like fern tree in front yard with zip tie and prunes and made it look like bonsai...love love this video

[@moisesdelapuente2911]

Hello from Torrance California

[@bluntfruntac9981]

These guys speak in such a calming way. When I speak, I speak at a speed of 100 mph. I think maybe I should throw my phone away and get out and plant some plants.

[@memehell]

The way they take away trees from eachother LMAO

[@carollollol]

Very nice. Would love to see him do a hole different kind of tree type :). Lovely to watch!

[@didthatreallyjust]

"In this container?!" LmfO

[@Hanya1210]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Thanks a lot

[@juleswithnorthstar]

REALLY??