
Friday, November 12, 2010
The last post

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Inspiration from nature pt 2
Inspiration from Nature

Sunday, September 19, 2010
Yamadrori Monterey Pine


Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Mugo with a twist
This was purchased in July 08 along with a ute load of other reject trees .I had no idea what to do with it as i don't particularly like literati and as a Mop Top i was basically Literati .Trimmed and repotted it lay idol for 12 months, then i attached an Alpine Truss to assist in placing movement into the lower section .With spare time on my hands and a constant effort to keep this upright and potted i chose to screw it around 360 degree's and train it into a Yamadori type Mugo .. Using some shade cloth slings and hook and hold wires the rotation was done .Another 360 degree twirl would finish it off however it may not be possible .The tree can settle for another season and i will give it some more attention .
Monday, August 30, 2010
New Japanese Black Pine

This was a recent purchased from a Nursery.It was ground grown and pre trained in trunk movement and Narebri .With the tree repotted and settled i gave it a severe trim to encourage back budding .I know these are a little difficult when it comes to back budding , hence the trimming now should stimulate growth further back alond the branches .Wiring has been done and it will now be grown on for next season.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Carved old Desert Ash "The Phantom"
This was collected a couple of years back ,
when a bulldozer pushed a fire break in a plantation covered in Desert Ash .Basically a split trunk with little or no root ball to speak ofInspired by this Mangrove growing on Long Island QLD
i decided to carve The Phantoms Cave .
Whithout thinking ahead i carved the basics and then removed the bark .
This was to prove a mistake as it didn't allow for the thickness of the bark and the final finish was less than impressive , however i'm still quite happy with the end result. I trimmed the apex back down to the 2 lower branches for an intermediate style , this will alter as the new growth appears . A quick repot and added moss and rocks for a finished look .
Now to wait for the new spring growth as this will determine the final outlook .Cheers





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