My Weeping Willow Bonsai, The Bonsai Zone, May 2019

[@chrisd756]

wow! video looks really professional, new camera does the job ;) I like a lot the blurry background, it really helps to focus on the tree and does not distract attention from the scene.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Chris, it does really help isolate the tree!

[@briankavanagh7191]

@@TheBonsaiZone : like the new pictures but already miss the animals and your trees in the background, oh well we cant have everything! next video has got to be the greenhouse build 👍

[@colinrgodsey]

@@briankavanagh7191 gotta start making those hard film decisions now. Sometimes you want a flat picture, sometimes a deep picture. Decisions, decisions. The close ups and dialogue are great with the high depth, but yea, gotta cut it up with some nice flat pictures of the area here and there.

[@rauha38]

All I wished for tonight was a new bonsai video from you to wind down to and... here we are! Thank you! The new camera is great!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you enjoyed the video, I aim to please!

[@grobonsai]

The die-back was very serendipitous, almost as if the tree is styling itself! It has given the tree a really nice flow, I like it. The blurry background really does isolate the subject, while looking nice and cinematic almost.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much, I am very pleased with the camera!

[@Insignificanthings]

Omg, that new camera is killing it! The best! Thank you for giving us chance to view your trees a lot better! Also like your red jacket. Perfectly suits the ambience!

[@Tomasz0216]

I am liking the shallow depth of focus u have helps us focus on the tree. Glad you’re enjoying the equipment!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much!

[@ojsojs246]

this man is bob ross 2.0 eg.: hair, gentleness, and "happy little trees".

[@Aussie_Roamers]

The tree turned out good 👌 and you can definitely see the difference with the new camera! Well worth the investment

[@canoeguide]

Nigel is the Bob Ross of Bonsai!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I almost have the hair!

[@ViktorRichard]

Taking full advantage of the new camera setup I see. Keep up the good work!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Viktor!

[@jjasperchan]

Shots with the new camera look great! The background/foreground focus makes a huge difference

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Jasper, it does help to see the tree a lot!

[@HerbandRoots]

Nice tree! Surprising how easily the dead wood came off.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Even i didn't expect it to be that easy!

[@bonsaihigh]

I agree with the idea if leaving the lower 4 branches untouched, not only is normal on Willows like you said but it will also cause it to fill in the gap that was left by the dead wood. I want to add. That new camara is on point!

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Night snack with Sir Saunders. No better way to go nightynight. Love this

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, see you on the next video!

[@peacecosmonaut176]

The new camera gives fantastic focus and clarity! Well done!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it is much clearer than the old one!

[@SomewhatHonest]

Those action shots of getting the tree for camera display was quite nice!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I'm happy with most of the shots! I'm trying my first timelapse right now!

[@barnabanza]

Nigel you really have skills to teach! Love the production. It’s getting better all the time. Love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@bhargavtank3784]

Wow...video with new camera ! Just awesome ! It's working great for u ...and us ! Congrats ....✌️👍

[@douglasfir306]

Quality sky-rocketed in this video, good job Nigel.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I enjoyed using the 50 mm lens on this one! More to come!

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

The dieback tendency creates quite a challenge. The tree is in a sense imposing it’s own ‘styling ‘, which lessens the growers ability to determine the shaping of the tree. ~ A tree that can teach detachment is quite special!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

This is very true, but as long as it stays alive, I'll go with what ever the tree throws my way!

[@patrickfo967]

Hello Nigel, just wanted to let you know that i really enjoy your videos, thanks for the great content ☺️👍🏻

[@patrickfo967]

The quality of this video is stunning, too!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Patrick, I was trying the cinematic look to this video!

[@wanderer5088]

The enhanced quality from all the new gear is really showing! 👍🏼

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I'm very excited about the new camera!

[@Billnben__5580]

Awesome video, love the new cinematography

[@janakubik-kwan1378]

Thanks for all your work. I learn something new from every video.

[@McHealthy]

loving the videos Nigel keep it up, the new camera looks perfect. also by far the best bonsai channel on youtube you really taught me a lot about my hobby 👍thank you

[@salfarruggello6357]

The new camera is really making the difference!! Just beautiful.. and I love your Willow tree!! I've been looking to grow from a cutting but had no success so far.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Try your cutting in rain water and then leave it out on your bench in full sun, it should root in about a week or two.

[@rojaklove]

the new lens and depth of field is looking great

[@littlebonsaicorner]

It's hard to know what will happend in bonsai. The new look, new style is great anyhow. BTW, the video quanlity with the new camera is excellent, Sir. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, lots more to come!

[@andywhately317]

The video quality in this is incredible

[@VaibhavSharma-sk2pp]

Hi Nigel your video is super clear and professional looking. I think you final find a perfect setting of your new camera

[@johnpereira9594]

Thats a really great tree, Nigel

[@patsfreund9164]

Enjoyed watching this work. Agree with you on the removal of the dead sections.

[@redbeardsbirds3747]

I happened to see one of your video recommendations Nigel and I decided to see what your channel is all about...now I am very interested in this art of Bonsai. Thank you for this interesting and educational channel ...I have subscribed! :)

[@jamesaust3272]

Thats Frostbite on your Willow... I would try keeping it in a warmer area next winter

[@Satisharibam]

Hello Nigel,nice root pruning.Really enjoy watching you root prune and repot trees.would like to see an update of your lemon tree. Won’t you repot it this year? It’s been two years since you repotted it last time

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, it is due to be re potted this year and I think it's time for a new pot also! I'm putting the tropical's out on the benches this weekend, updates will be coming.

[@Satisharibam]

Will be eagerly waiting for the updates and also the reporting of the lemon tree 👍

[@anadelao1170]

Wow, that shot is beautiful, It really does a great job showing us Every detail.👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻📹

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you TM!

[@nancyfahey7518]

When I cut a fat stem I dab the end with vasoline. Especially here in Florida in the summer. It helps to hold in the moisture. And you should stick those cuttings in water. Make more trees.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Nancy, I've never heard of that method! I don't have any more room for trees, so the cuttings had to be composted. When I get the new greenhouse done, I'll have more room for propagation!

[@nancyfahey7518]

@@TheBonsaiZone just realised I wrote gasoline instead of vasoline. I will fix that right now

[@benhuygen9699]

nice, these new camera images...thanks for all your efforts in sharing your knowledge

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Ben, I had fun with the shallow depth of field!

[@Mikicomi23]

Amazing video quality and good job with the willow! Thanks Nigel for sharing!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Michele, I had a very peaceful morning making the video!

[@alexanderserban4820]

Great video and willow tree!! Your videos about the Salix Babylonica bonsai inspired me to take some willow sticks and to plant them last year,actually only to see if it works.In the present days I still have them as prebonsais and I overwintered them without any problems although I live in the town.Your videos helps me to understand easily the perspective of making bonsai! God bless you!! 😇🙏💡😍

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice to hear about your Willow trees Alexander, I hope they do well over the upcoming years!

[@JebediahThePaladin]

Out of all your trees my favorite is this willow and the apple tree

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Reynol, both trees have had their setbacks, but both are growing well now!

[@BackGardenBonsai]

Rocking those low F stops!! I love it.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think maybe a little too low in some shots, but it does give a nice dreamlike look to the video. Thanks BGB! Rocking intro video on your channel, I'm trying my first timelapse video tonight!

[@BackGardenBonsai]

@@TheBonsaiZone Thanks Nigel, I really appreciate the Sub, it means a lot coming from some one like yourself. You should defo give timelapses a go. It was one of the main reasons I got my DSLR 7/8 years ago and started shooting. Its why I always want them as part of my videos now. Thanks Ian

[@matthewmclaren2143]

brilliant vid Nigel as always Lovely trees you have would like to see you grafting some stuff.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Matt, I don't really do any grafting, It's just a little too much manipulation for me!

[@matthewmclaren2143]

@@TheBonsaiZone Tottally understand that its a bit of a waste when it dosent go to plan Grafting really is somthing i think is Insane and out of my League too. its more for fruit Trees

[@nickkellogg4155]

nigel, you should really use cut paste on your large cuts. especially on deciduous. its really help to retain moisture and promote the calais to roll over faster. also let see an update on your birds nest spruce soon!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Nick, a quick update in my last video!

[@Cattledogfever]

This morning I woke up thinking I'd like to start Willow bonsai. Where is the first place I thought to go to get information?.. right here. Thanks Nigel, another facinating and informative and quality video. 👍

[@garciaandres8966]

The quality of this video is amazing...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it has a peaceful dreamlike feel to it

[@totrinhterrassegarden3300]

Hello Nigel ! Video , very professional .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much!

[@LioMei3]

great video nigel, very professional

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Zura!

[@SmallBalconyBonsai]

I really liked the new style of the tree and the you did a great with the new camera too!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I really like your channel, I think I'm subscriber no. 45!

[@SylasMc1]

Love the style of the tree! I just got an Australian Willow cutting and am attempting to propagate!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you and I hope your cutting grows well!

[@SylasMc1]

@@TheBonsaiZone Would you suggest using a container of water underneath it like you do for the weeping willow?

[@shadownug8507]

Really enjoying your videos. The new cameras looking great. Thank you

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, lots more to come!

[@quinnrivers4710]

Holy cow! This looks amazing. Thanks for the great stuff.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Quinn!

[@accord727]

Nice video. The new camera looks great!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I'm pleased with the camera, it makes me want to shoot even better shots!

[@sunnybadhe]

I loved the new video quality

[@liukahdragas5799]

now is that a find root. You should try meadow or bog willow as a bonsai. Those only get 20 feet tall. and make awesome bonsai. 🤩😗

[@erichdescale5197]

hey can you make a update of your weeping willow please , thanks , have a nice day , Erich xxx

[@PlantObsessed]

Great video, glad you are having fun with the new camera!

[@zippyify]

great camera quality Nigel! looks like youre mastering the new setup

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I had fun today with the 50 mm lens!

[@LANolan]

The video looks very cinematic! Is tat the Canon R? Or maybe a new lens with lower F stop than you usually use? Also, the tree position at 6:58 - 7:07 looks amazing as a front to me! I think the design is much better now.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes this is made with the Canon R! I used an old lens that I got at a garage sale, the old plastic Canon 50mm F 1.8. I paid 20 dollars for a camera that didn't work, and the lens. I need an ND filter to get my shutter speed correct. I'll add that to my list. The tree does look really good from that angle, and I think the roots also look better in that view. It may all change as the tree grows this summer, as they can really grow and thicken up quickly if you let them. Thanks LA!

[@saranavarrete3903]

This has been my favorite video so far, congrats on the new camera

[@VIJAYPAL-RJ-13]

Good job Sir I'm waiting this type video.

[@bonsaimoldova]

The most waited video by me :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, your willows look like they are doing well, I hope they all made it through the winter!

[@bonsaimoldova]

@@TheBonsaiZone Yes, they all made trough the winter, this week I think to shoot some new videos!

[@sunfresh79]

WOW, What a tree!!! Very Nice!!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much! Sadly it didn't make it through the winter one year, it got weak and eventually died. I have some more Willow bonsai on the go!

[@sunfresh79]

@@TheBonsaiZone I can’t wait for more of your videos. They all are very knowledgeable and I’m learning a lot of good growing tips.

[@SultanFriendlyGuest]

Congratulations on the good work! The willow looks amazing.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much!

[@colinrgodsey]

New camera! Everything is looking great

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Colin, more to come!

[@DurandCompton]

That's a mighty short video there, Nigel. Love the new camera.

[@bradb.4570]

This must be the new camera!! Wow! Looks great Nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Brad! More to come!

[@snoekhoek]

He Nigel. Your tree looks more like a knotted willow at this time. (K)not bad at all! Greetings from Holland.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, knot a bad comment!

[@coll1208]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm still looking for a willow cutting to make a 'proper' knotted willow bonsai.

[@runumidsangma2207]

Beautiful duck.

[@philosophersvolley4191]

Hope we get to see your franken ficus bonsai soon

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It will be coming this spring!

[@stevenhattrup4832]

Wow, Nigel, great video quality!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Steven!

[@shawnmccormick7778]

Came out great dude!

[@benbseattle]

that new camera is paying dividends! looks great

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Ben, I'm really happy with the camera and slowly forgetting about the price!

[@sarrakitty]

If that bonsai had been a conifer species that takes well to carving deadwood, like juniper maybe, that deadwood would have been really good to keep, just like, shaved down a bit.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I did like the deadwood, it was very interesting, but I think the look is cleaner and more flowing now!

[@marianitens_bosteritens]

Hello Nigel, l enjoy your work a lot. Is that a "sauce llorón"? Here in Argentina are quite common near rivers and the new buds are used to root other plants. The dead branches are because of cold weather I suppose. Congratulations for your upgrade gear in the channel!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, it looks like it is the same tree, thanks very much Mariano!

[@MrTheflyingracoon]

Wonderful Video Nigel! The new camera really makes a difference.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mr. TFR, I was trying for that cinematic look!

[@BonsaiJCan]

Really enjoyed the video and the new camera's effects !

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks J, it felt strange making such a short video, most of mine have been at least 1/2 hour lately!

[@HandidoorusMaximus]

Wow! That new camera doing it‘s job fantasticly!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I was going for a cinematic feel to the video!

[@ashwarirai]

nic vedio sir.😍😍😍😍 and more clear than earlier

[@zachnescio4559]

Hi Nigel! I decided this past winter I wanted to start some willow trees with cuttings. I remember in a past video you said you didn't change the water in the resivoir, you only watered when it was low. Did the water smell bad after a while? After about a week mine smelled very rotten and changing the water made sense to me. The tree looked okay in health, all of my willows battled aphids, canker, servere dieback, fungus, etc. A few didn't make it but they are on the uphill now that everything is taken care of. I am also using rainwater would you recommend I boil it? Thank you for all of the information on willows, it has been exteremly helpful referencing your videos.

[@trevorstewart7158]

Hey! I have some willow clipping that rooted over the summer, but I was wondering what I should do with them over the winter? (I live in MI, so we get a lot of snow) Should I put them in the garage, or bring them inside? Thanks!!

[@ComiendoRico]

I purchased a bonsai bougainvillea, but is not responding well to it new environment, I live in San Antoni TX, and I'm wandering if there is any fertilizer you may recommend for it. Thank you.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It is best to hold off the fertilizer until the tree is growing and needs it. The Bougainvillea likes warm and high humidity, you might want to cover the plant with a clear plastic bag with vent holes in it. Mist the tree regularly and it should recover. keep it out of the direct afternoon sun or it may get too hot in the bag and kill the plant.

[@pedroaraujodesign1]

Fantastic as ever! Greetings!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Pedro, more to come!

[@keithh6531]

Hi Nigel, the tree trunk is now more interesting!! Can you tell me what is in the plastic basin that you put under the bonsai pot? Is it just water or liquid fertilizer? What is the purpose of doing that? Can I apply this method to all tree species?

[@forrestford46]

Awesome camera Nigel!

[@shawnbrown6719]

Can you please explain why you grow these in a pot of water? I mean, where in nature does a willow live in a lake or a river? Don't our pots have holes because roots shouldn't be sitting in a pool of water?

[@brentbishop444]

The new camera looks great Nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Brent!

[@jamesaust3272]

Camera looks amazing, still waiting on those 4k shots :)

[@DarthMasiah]

awesome bark. the branch you cut off after breaking the deadwood could have just been left for the time being to help heal the area around the deadwood faster.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Very true, but hopefully that energy will go into the main trunk and accomplish the same goal.

[@Piojo0203]

Nigel what is the fertilizer that you use for your trees??

[@blackdogultra]

Did you leave that tree out all winter? Those black tips on the branches are from the winter cold burning and killing them. A few layers of burlap wrapped around the tree should help insulate the tender tips throughout winter.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I left it out for the first part of winter and then when it started to get colder I brought it in. I'll try and get it in a little earlier next winter! I might place it in the greenhouse after it losses it's leaves, this would offer some early protection too.

[@EnSnusTack]

Wow, such a huge change in quality with the new cam!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, i had fun making this video cinematic looking!

[@IzzulAimanAbdulAzis]

good upgrade for the camera. it really shows in this video

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Izzul, i'm trying my first timelapse at the moment!

[@BostonBonsaiIdiot]

Wow, look at that super crisp collapsed depth of field! Are you using the new camera? Willow looks better than ever, that was some advantageous die-back.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, the new camera and an old 50 mm lens!

[@BostonBonsaiIdiot]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone looks awesome man.

[@imeldasangma4358]

Nigel,try to grow azalea so that I can learn from your videos.I have few azaleas,am not getting much idea-how to prune,etc.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hopefully when the new greenhouse is up, I can get some more tree for the collection!

[@imeldasangma4358]

@@TheBonsaiZone please do. We all are eagerly waiting for your new greenhouse to be completed. You're not alone in this journey anymore, we ,all your fans,are with you!

[@francescofabbri573]

Hi, I'm actually trying to make a weeping willow bonsai, but I have a question... What kind of soil do you use for this tree? I've chosen simply leaf peat with some sand

[@sebastianrodriguez1228]

How do you grow so much green moss? If the tree is getting lots of sun I’ve seen you have moss even in summer?

[@goddesscassidi5781]

Hope to see an update soon!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Coming today, but it is not doing well.

[@krunoslavcicmir5166]

that duck is awesome lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome and clean now!

[@michalsafarik1603]

If you want, you can use salix viminalis cuttings, which looks better, and i think they don't die that easy like weeping willow (I used them to make avatar tree, and it looks so awesome)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Michal, I'll keep my eyes out for a basket willow!!

[@michalsafarik1603]

Ok

[@TroDude69]

Hi Nigel! Are there any books you would recommend on the clip and grow technique to a beginner just starting out? Also, any tips/previous video you’ve done on growing a tree from a clipping? I’m moving away from the southeastern US soon, and my girlfriend and I really enjoyed the scenery here, and so I’d like to keep a piece of it and nurture it for her. Thanks

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Many books include a section on clip and grow, but I can't think of any clip and grow books. Bonsai Empire has an article.... www.bonsaiempire.com/blog/grow-clip There are a few articles on the net and I think this would be the best place to look.