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Author:  Halfmast [ 12 May 2012, 21:13 ]
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Hi all, totally new to bonsai except getting me mam a seedling when I was 8, 39 years ago. (she still has it). I've got myself a few field maples only 2/3 years old (would you recommend putting them in the ground for a couple of years), two oaks (think they might be older,they've been nibbled by rabbits) a hawthorn "I think" :think: and a beach about 3/4 years old. Oh and a horse chestnut I got last year. I got the older ones before the sap started rising, they've all got leaves on now so I think I've not killed them. Most of them I've put in a large homemade propagater 4ft x 2ft x 8inch in my greenhouse.its going to get too hot in there soon but I'm unsure whether to put them in pots or in the ground. I hope I've got the patience for this type of hobby (or lifestyle)

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Author:  splendidplumage [ 12 May 2012, 21:34 ]
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If you want them to stay about their current size put them in pots. If you want them to get significantyly larger plant them in the ground.
Author:  arihato [ 12 May 2012, 22:54 ]
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Some pics would be nice, we work best with something visual......

How about the seedling you gave your mum?
Just harden them of slowly and put them in pots (pond baskets?) for a year, that will get you some time to get to grips with this new addiction of yours.
Maybe think about getting in touch with a club in you neck of the woods, it is great to meet likewise afflicted people. They will help and advise you.
Author:  Frits [ 13 May 2012, 05:46 ]
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Hi & welcome, have a look on line or on here at some peoples trees so you have an idea of what you would like to achieve then try to put it into practice, if you need help just ask on here as there is a wealth of knowledge freely available to you, cheers.
Frits.
Author:  Halfmast [ 13 May 2012, 08:20 ]
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Oo replies already, thanks everyone. Will try to post some pics if I can work out how..........
Author:  Mikey [ 13 May 2012, 08:31 ]
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Welcome aboard fella, as people have already said if your trees need more development get them in the ground or in some training pots. Some pics would be good. Do you have a flickr account ?, where are you in the UK ?. Seeing as you call your mum " mam ", and so do I, I would reckon your up this end of the country ::dunno:
Author:  Halfmast [ 13 May 2012, 09:41 ]
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Ok, back again. Yes I'm from up north, St Helens. Gob on this morning though, got beat by wigan, doh.
Been busy this morning, planted most of the small ones outside, (saw some new root growth :o). Ive also taken a few pics, hope this link works

https://picasaweb.google.com/1073689896 ... aiStarters
Author:  Mikey [ 13 May 2012, 10:32 ]
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Halfmast wrote:
Ok, back again. Yes I'm from up north, St Helens. Gob on this morning though, got beat by wigan, doh.
Been busy this morning, planted most of the small ones outside, (saw some new root growth :o). Ive also taken a few pics, hope this link works

https://picasaweb.google.com/1073689896 ... aiStarters



Pics work fine fella. You have a lot of work ahead of you there, I hope you're a patient man :shock:
Author:  mytree [ 13 May 2012, 12:19 ]
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hi and welcome to the forum
Author:  NickB [ 17 May 2012, 08:53 ]
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Welcome, Halfmast.

Just looking at your pictures, your trees are basically 'Sticks-in-pots'. This is how most people start off, but after several years they realize their trees are not Bonsai and get bored and leave the hobby.
What many may not know is that the young trees need to be grown on as fast as possible and NOT pruned for the first few years of their lives. This also means planting in the open ground (with well prepared soil) or in a big pot, which will allow the roots to spread, which in turn helps the tree grow.
Girth, Taper are movement are what you are looking for with any tree, and good surface roots are a bonus also.

I, personally would not bother with Horse Chestnut or Sycamore as the leaves are large and the growth coarse.

Probaly the best source of material I have found is old garden shrubs. Also check out your local garden centres or nurseries for more established plants you can purchase and then work on.
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