Comments for Allshapes Bonsai http://www.allshapesbonsai.com A full-service bonsai nursery located in Ringoes NJ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:11:46 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Ficus Retusa – Tiger Bark Ficus by admin http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/ficus-retusa-tiger-bark-ficus#comment-9987 admin Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:11:46 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/?p=1524#comment-9987 Sorry for the slow response but "yes" the leaves coming out of the new growth are generally a lighter color. Sorry for the slow response but “yes” the leaves coming out of the new growth are generally a lighter color.

]]> Comment on Ficus Retusa – Tiger Bark Ficus by Roland http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/ficus-retusa-tiger-bark-ficus#comment-9793 Roland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:05:05 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/?p=1524#comment-9793 I have a Tiger bark ficus and I'm noticing that there are some leaves that are a lighter green than most. New Growth?? I have a Tiger bark ficus and I’m noticing that there are some leaves that are a lighter green than most. New Growth??

]]> Comment on Overwinter Protection by admin http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/hints-tips/overwinter-protection#comment-8364 admin Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:26:57 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/?p=76#comment-8364 I think garages are fine for storing trees but they should be cold enough to keep the trees dormant till they can be set back outside in the spring. What I like is that the mice, squirrels, etc are kept away from them. Do your trees need light? No. Not as long are they're kept dormant. As for "no nitrogen" fertilizer are concerned, that's fine. I personally don't see any difference when I use a "low nitrogen" fertilizer sold as a "rooting and blooming" fertilizer. The one I use has a nitrogen rating of "9 percent" when used a full strength. When I dilute it by using only half as much your only seeing "4.5"percent nitrogen. I only tend to use it during the autumn and then stop all together by Thanksgiving. I think garages are fine for storing trees but they should be cold enough to keep the trees dormant till they can be set back outside in the spring. What I like is that the mice, squirrels, etc are kept away from them. Do your trees need light? No. Not as long are they’re kept dormant.
As for “no nitrogen” fertilizer are concerned, that’s fine. I personally don’t see any difference when I use a “low nitrogen” fertilizer sold as a “rooting and blooming” fertilizer. The one I use has a nitrogen rating of “9 percent” when used a full strength. When I dilute it by using only half as much your only seeing “4.5″percent nitrogen. I only tend to use it during the autumn and then stop all together by Thanksgiving.

]]> Comment on Overwinter Protection by Wm. Bartholomew http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/hints-tips/overwinter-protection#comment-7733 Wm. Bartholomew Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:49:48 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/?p=76#comment-7733 When the winter temps and conditions are bad I move my outdoor bonsai into my unheated garage. These trees consist of maples, junipers, and a boxwood. I acquired the junipers and boxwood this year. Should I provide some light in the garage for the junipers and boxwood? There are no windows in the garage. Also, I have seen recently that there is a 0-10-10 fertilizer for the winter. Is it a good idea to use this fertilizer over the winter? If so, how often should this fertilizer be applied during the winter? When the winter temps and conditions are bad I move my outdoor bonsai into my unheated garage. These trees consist of maples, junipers, and a boxwood. I acquired the junipers and boxwood this year.

Should I provide some light in the garage for the junipers and boxwood? There are no windows in the garage. Also, I have seen recently that there is a 0-10-10 fertilizer for the winter. Is it a good idea to use this fertilizer over the winter? If so, how often should this fertilizer be applied during the winter?

]]> Comment on Graham Potter This Weekend (Canceled) by admin http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/around-the-nursery/graham-potter-this-weekend#comment-7283 admin Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:31:11 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/?p=2246#comment-7283 What happened was beyond my control but mostly miscommunication between handlers. Will he be be back? Not likely anytime soon, we'll have to see. What happened was beyond my control but mostly miscommunication between handlers. Will he be be back? Not likely anytime soon, we’ll have to see.

]]> Comment on Graham Potter This Weekend (Canceled) by Z http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/around-the-nursery/graham-potter-this-weekend#comment-6973 Z Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:27:03 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/?p=2246#comment-6973 What happened to Graham Potter ? rescheduling, or ?? What happened to Graham Potter ? rescheduling, or ??

]]> Comment on Japanese Maple by Rich C. http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/plant-profiles/japanese-maple#comment-5700 Rich C. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:32:10 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/?p=2052#comment-5700 Sorry- only saw your reply this morning. The air layers were a mixed bag. I waited too long on the J. maples: 3/4 formed good roots but by the time we followed up (late July) 2/3 had died, presumably from drying out. The one that did remain damp has been potted up (gently) and is growing fantastically- roots coming out all sides of the "water basket" pot. 1/2" trunk caliper, 15 inches tall, almost a formal upright (so far). On the zelkovas we were 1/2. That one is also doing well but is very tiny (pencil thin). I am hoping to go as Colin Lewis did on his original English Elm and to grow it as a broom or informal upright with little or no pruning scars. On wisteria we are 1/1 and have a very nice, contorted, semi-unstable (too contorted!) semi-cascade. I have hopes for all three that have made it this far and will do more next year. Sorry- only saw your reply this morning. The air layers were a mixed bag.
I waited too long on the J. maples: 3/4 formed good roots but by the time we followed up (late July) 2/3 had died, presumably from drying out. The one that did remain damp has been potted up (gently) and is growing fantastically- roots coming out all sides of the “water basket” pot. 1/2″ trunk caliper, 15 inches tall, almost a formal upright (so far).
On the zelkovas we were 1/2. That one is also doing well but is very tiny (pencil thin). I am hoping to go as Colin Lewis did on his original English Elm and to grow it as a broom or informal upright with little or no pruning scars.
On wisteria we are 1/1 and have a very nice, contorted, semi-unstable (too contorted!) semi-cascade.
I have hopes for all three that have made it this far and will do more next year.

]]> Comment on Field-Grown Bonsai by Rich C. http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/around-the-nursery/field-grown-bonsai#comment-5699 Rich C. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:12:48 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/?p=424#comment-5699 Any update on how the trees did over one growing season? Any update on how the trees did over one growing season?

]]> Comment on Japanese Maple by admin http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/plant-profiles/japanese-maple#comment-3745 admin Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:16:32 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/?p=2052#comment-3745 Now that you airlayered a few branches, was wondering if you checked for root development now that we're in June. On a maple of my own, I've airlayered two branches and since have lost one of the two. During this time I've been waiting I had checked for progress by opening the wrap.I not sure if it's fact or superstition that you don't open the plastic wrap till you know the job is a success or failure. I don't know why it should have quickly died but it was a very quick downfall. The other is going strong and I'm delighted in that. Now that you airlayered a few branches, was wondering if you checked for root development now that we’re in June. On a maple of my own, I’ve airlayered two branches and since have lost one of the two. During this time I’ve been waiting I had checked for progress by opening the wrap.I not sure if it’s fact or superstition that you don’t open the plastic wrap till you know the job is a success or failure. I don’t know why it should have quickly died but it was a very quick downfall. The other is going strong and I’m delighted in that.

]]> Comment on Japanese Maple by Kathy Green http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/blog/plant-profiles/japanese-maple#comment-3360 Kathy Green Mon, 30 May 2011 18:18:31 +0000 http://www.allshapesbonsai.com/?p=2052#comment-3360 Perfect timing for that article. I wasn't sure what to do to and you just answered all my questions. For one thing, I will stop pruning! Let the poor things grow a bit! I am guessing that these tips generally hold true for the trident maple as well. thanks.... Perfect timing for that article. I wasn’t sure what to do to and you just answered all my questions. For one thing, I will stop pruning! Let the poor things grow a bit! I am guessing that these tips generally hold true for the trident maple as well. thanks….

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