A 2-minute instructional video on how to plant 5 Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) Bonsai saplings into a Forest style group. Learn how to create one of the most appealing subjects in Bonsai design using relatively cheap raw materials that are readily available.
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Required tools:
Snips
Root rake
Wire (2mm)
Drainage mesh
Gritting Compost
Training pot
5 x Dawn Redwood 3-year old saplings
Bonsai Master Class Top Tips:
1. Always choose an odd number of trees when planting a Bonsai Forest to achieve a pleasing aesthetic
2. In order to create perspective and depth trim your Bonsai saplings to a variety of heights
3. Almost any species can be used for a Bonsai Forests - but never mix your species within the same Forest
Music: "Tempest Tilt" by Alcove (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alcove/Bit_by_Bit/02_tempest_tilt)
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