PRUNING TREES
Bonsai trees, as everybody knows can be aesthetic and artistic. This kind of aestheticism in a Bonsai tree comes after a lot of hard work and perspiration. From the time the tree seeds are grown till the time when the aesthetic Bonsai tree grows it is toil all along. The farmer or the hobby-go-after is the one who engages in some real constructive work, through daily care and gets the designer plant ready for his home. The Bonsai tree also gets a lot of pruning and chopping through the whole process of its success. The pruning of unwanted leaves is necessary just as a rotten apple can spoil the tray. However, the roots or the root hairs to be precise are also pruned occasionally in order to get the Bonsai tree going tall and beautiful. This is done in order to expose the soil areas to the refreshed roots and make the plant healthier.
The pruning is done through various pruning tools that area part of the farmer’s toolkit. This can include the farmers pruning scissors, the saw and the farmer’s knife. All this collectively helps in maintaining and trimming the bonsai tree and getting then right shape and size for the bonsai. Pruning is thus a very important part of every Bonsai tree.
You always need to know the reason for pruning the Bonsai tree. There are several bonsai trees that need to be pruned pretty regularly, almost across the year. There may be some trees that need very restricted pruning. You can get the right pruning information and reasons along with the timelines from the local nursery. There are several trees that belong to the same category. Whether the tree has grown tall or is short still, the rules for pruning will remain the same.
Proper care of the tree can be taken through the right pruning methods. Since the tree can be passed on from generations to generations one must be very clear regarding the pruning method and the design to be achieved. This can be achievable through programmed training. Branches must be pruned if there is an unsystematic growth observed on the Bonsai tree. These branches may later cross each other and become severe designing hindrances in the future course of growth. As a result, the clean and clear line of the trunk can get defamed. Along with the branch pruning and the leaves pruning the roots also need to be trimmed in order to make the Bonsai long lasting and healthier.
In case the Bonsai tree is not pruned the pot or the container in which the Bonsai is kept may need to be changed in order to accommodate a bigger Bonsai tree. Thus, pruning of a bonsai needs to be done in the right manner and with the right tools. All this can contribute to an aesthetic look on your Bonsai that can fetch you a good monetary value in case you auction it.