Hawthorn group.

My Hawthorn group is really starting to grow once again.

Spring is Springing.

Just six days ago I posted a photo of my Redwood showing the new buds swelling fast and here is a second of it today.

The good sunshine has really boosted it. But keep an eye on the forecast for the next few days, just in case of frosts.

Also it is coming up to the time when the dreaded Vine Weevils will begin to hatch, so don't forget to treat the soil.

Photo two, six days ago.

A couple of small ones.

More repotting today, this time smaller trees.

First this nice Larch.

This Cotoneaster in it's first Bonsai pot. by Barry Somerville.

Investigation search.

I have been investigating the deadwood on the Taxus I recently acquired.

Using a blunt knife I removed the dead bark from the main trunk.

Found the edge of the live vein on either side.

A lot of carving required, when it recovers from collecting.

Clean up time.

As I have plenty of time at the moment I decided to clean up some of my trees and have started with a Hawthorn.

It is not magic or complicated.

First clean off the surface.

Then give the hard compost a light rake{ with a chop stick} to loosen.

Top dress with new compost.

Clean the pot.

Hey, not a new tree, but looks much better.

Chin up.

During this unpleasant time I am staying at home and keeping busy with my Bonsai.

I hope to relieve some of the stress for others by posting photos of my trees.

Repot. Acer Palmatum.

I decided today to do a repot on my Acer Palmatum, which had only been in the pot for two years.

In need of some new compost.

Lifting up in the pot.

Lots of roots.

A light trim.

About an inch removed all round.

The base was also trimmed by the same amount..

Placing back in the pot. The sharp eyed will notice the wedges cut out, to allow more room for new roots.

Nebari looking good.

Final image.

Job done.