Top 5 Pruning Tips for Bonsai Beginners | Q&A

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Thank you for answering my question. Always a great Q&A session. Your sessions are always informative.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Any time!

[@joewatkins1667]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I feel as if in the past 4 years I've gained so much knowledge and confidence pruning and shaping my bonsai/material now which makes it so much more enjoyable. You definitely learn more when you fail/make mistakes.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Definitely!

[@nineteen1986.]

Thank you Milton for the advice!

[@theaiffice]

Most of this advice applies to life! 1. Begin with a vision in mind 2. Be Drastic, study the tree until you understand the for, and clip off what you don’t like 3. be patient, it’s gonna luck ugly at times in the beginning, but your happy becaue you have the vision of what it will grow into 4. When in doubt, cut off less, not more. 5. Don’t worry about making a mistake. Even if you cut off too much, it will grow back and give you more options to design it.

[@bonsaiheirloom]

Great takeaways!

[@tanarehbein7768]

Thanks for showing us your garden. I'm so jealous of the blooms that were behind you. Thanks too for your wisdom.

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

I designed an planted every tree(with 2 hlpers) !

[@nerinat8371]

Appreciate these tips, thank you

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Stay tuned! Thanks!

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Nice video beautiful garden thanks Milton keep up the good work mate

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Thank you!

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Howdy! Thank you for the education

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Just sharing hard-learned lessons. Killed many trees...and I don';t want you to get discouraged.

[@PoorGuyBonsai]

Great video!!! Lots of great advice im just starting my journey so it can be intimidating

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Can't make mistake is my message!

[@bonsaisn]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

🙏 🙏 🙏🙏🙏

[@sgimsgim]

Thanks for sharing these great tips! -chotenenbonsai

[@curiousdoodle]

Do you happen to have any mame and shohin bonsai? If so, I think it would be cool to see a walkthrough video on all your smaller trees :D

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Coming up! No mame. (tiny bonsai) ..have to soak in a pan to keep them alive (not drying out)

[@joewatkins1667]

If you could recommend one book for bonsai shapes/styling, what would it be?

[@louismilienou5442]

Love your videos have you done bonsai bougainvillea I have it looks great your thoughts on in it

[@patchymcq]

Are rhododendrons used for bonsai? I can't find chinese elm tree the nursery told me they are not popular trees because they sucker and spread

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

This is actually a popular landscaping tree because it is used to replace the American stately elm because of the Dutch elm disease. Try another nursery...a place like Home depot. BH will offer elm bonsai ready for shipping by Thanksgiving. A perfect gift!

[@patchymcq]

thanks i will look home depot but would love one of your elm. what about rhododendron can it be bonsai'd?@@MiltonChang-ee6rq

[@MiltonChang-ee6rq]

Try Satsuki azaleas becuse leaves and flowers are more to scale.