How to dig bonsai material

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

In this video Terry Erasmus explains and demonstrates the process of digging and potting a field grown Trident maple.
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  • @sloetsteenkamp6332
    @sloetsteenkamp6332 Жыл бұрын

    I've watched hundreds of bonsai videos and I've never learned so much in one video before.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Sloet, you made my day. Thank you Sir!

  • @torgnysafro

    @torgnysafro

    Жыл бұрын

    Same! subbed!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @debbiewhitman5455

    @debbiewhitman5455

    4 ай бұрын

    Same here.....Subbed 1 year later 😊

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Debbie! Better late than never they say ☺️

  • @boyan3977
    @boyan3977 Жыл бұрын

    Holy moly. My parents have a medium sized apple tree that they want to get rid off. Thought it would be a waste, if the saw is going in it anyway, might as well try to make something out of it. This was by far one of the most informative bonsai videos I have ever seen.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    That is awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know.

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone Жыл бұрын

    Great work Terry, the tree is off to a good start!!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nigel. Yeah it’s not bad, some work will be needed in the coming years on improving the nebari but I like the trunk, trunk taper and movement so I’m excited to develop it further.

  • @stevesecosh8820
    @stevesecosh88208 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Very informative mini documentaries of great quality. Much appreciated!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Steve! Thanks so much. 🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @sabikmercuriobravo5976
    @sabikmercuriobravo5976 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic video!!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Sabik!

  • @oussamachaachoui3727
    @oussamachaachoui3727 Жыл бұрын

    Anothere beautiful video, Thank you Terry

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Oussama!

  • @rolando10
    @rolando10 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful work Terry 👏👏👏

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Rolando!

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial. Thanks, keep growing

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks Matt. I’m hooked, no stopping now 😃

  • @tedsell1455
    @tedsell14557 ай бұрын

    Excellent Video and Awesome Tree

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! 🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @TonysBonsai
    @TonysBonsai Жыл бұрын

    Nice work Terry. really enjoyed this!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s wonderful Tony! Thanks for the support.

  • @patriciareynoso3609
    @patriciareynoso3609 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial! Loved it. I learned a lot. Thank you.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Patricia! Thanks for watching.

  • @coronnation8854
    @coronnation8854 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as always!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Appreciate it.

  • @TheYurisam
    @TheYurisam Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video! Very informative and helpful.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Alex!

  • @mikegrayleeds
    @mikegrayleeds Жыл бұрын

    Great video content Terry and what a tree!! Marvellous 🌳 I learned a great deal in this video so thank you for sharing

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Mike! Thanks so much Sir.

  • @tasanastasi7799
    @tasanastasi7799 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you , really appreciate this Video and your other videos , very clear precise , now looking for some trees to dig .

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck Tas! Its such an amazing process. Enjoy!

  • @AmorphousSleaze
    @AmorphousSleazeАй бұрын

    Great video! Can't wait for an update on the trident's condition!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! This tree was featured again in this video Update on 10 exciting bonsai projects, Winter 2023 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGabltSEddiodrQ.html

  • @planterbanter
    @planterbanter Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you. What a great trunk. This is going to develop into a beautiful bonsai in time!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. I think so too, but it’s a long road ahead 😄

  • @BlueSkyBonsai
    @BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial! 👍

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @keazen1
    @keazen1 Жыл бұрын

    very well done video Terry, I've been watching lots of bonsai videos and I could listen to you for hours

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that’s a great compliment!

  • @p0ln
    @p0ln Жыл бұрын

    good video, concise delivery of infomation, thank you

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dan, I am very glad you found it so.

  • @johncavendish8552
    @johncavendish8552 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic growing tips, very inspirational presentation."Love Your Work"

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much John, very kind of you.

  • @pavelsimsa1357
    @pavelsimsa1357 Жыл бұрын

    I've been diging trees for a few years now, and new things keep popping up that are worth trying, thank you

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s great Pavel. I also learn new things all the time and that’s what bonsai so great!

  • @BONSAIenCORTO
    @BONSAIenCORTO Жыл бұрын

    really great video. Such a good information and quite clear makes it appear easy!!!!!!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, thank you. I was sweating quite a bit to get it out and carry it - it was pretty heavy! Glad what I am trying to say communicates well though. I don't work from a script so its all ad lib.

  • @AHMi-ArmandsHandsMadeIt
    @AHMi-ArmandsHandsMadeIt Жыл бұрын

    You were giving very thorough and clear instructions, thank you for that! Simply just had to subscribe, like and share your channel! Keep up the good work!🤘😎👍

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I will certainly try to keep the quality up and the content interesting.

  • @bulebonsaibatam1758
    @bulebonsaibatam1758 Жыл бұрын

    Great info Terry. I only have 1 large field grown tree and this will for sure make things easier. Max

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Max, I am glad it is helpful to you.

  • @lukev9965
    @lukev996511 ай бұрын

    I'm glad I found another good bonsai channel. Love your vids mate.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    11 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard Luke! Thanks so much. 🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @samiro1877
    @samiro1877 Жыл бұрын

    I love what you did !

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Samir!

  • @andrewt1176
    @andrewt1176 Жыл бұрын

    Onya Tez! That was awesome mate. Can’t wait to see this tree in years to come

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Andrew. Yeah I’m excited about it’s future too.

  • @tmister007
    @tmister007 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much terry, I am in the process of digging a very large beech tree (8 inch diameter base)from my dad's front garden hedgerow. This has given me the confidence to go for it!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s great, I am very happy to hear that. I am sure it will work out well!

  • @bonsaibythesea
    @bonsaibythesea Жыл бұрын

    Just got my first trident maple cutting to root that’s a beautiful tree cheers

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats great, you will enjoy developing it.

  • @mcbabs7495
    @mcbabs7495 Жыл бұрын

    Un grand merci à vous pour le partage de votre expérience!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci d'avoir pris le temps de regarder !

  • @finnsbiavl7483
    @finnsbiavl7483 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Terry. Super video as always 😄😄🇩🇰

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Finns! 😃

  • @pesoverwatch9324
    @pesoverwatch93242 ай бұрын

    If I was a Bonsai, I would love to be in your garden! Good explenation!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    2 ай бұрын

    Ha ha. 🤣 thank you.

  • @rominaf.8545
    @rominaf.8545 Жыл бұрын

    Great work, the quality of information is excellent, thank you very much for inspiring and helping us to improve our practices. Greetings from Argentina

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Greetings Romina! Hope you are well in Argentina. I’m so glad you find it helpful. That makes me want to do more 😊

  • @cbrusharmy
    @cbrusharmy Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the instructional video

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @adkenzo
    @adkenzo Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Terry very informative

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure adkenzo!

  • @svenschroder6197
    @svenschroder6197Ай бұрын

    This is going to be a beautiful tree! Trunk line is awesome

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Sven! This tree was featured again in this video Update on 10 exciting bonsai projects, Winter 2023 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGabltSEddiodrQ.html

  • @razor2ts
    @razor2ts Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Terry, I've collected a lot of trees over the years, some great tips as always from your good self, keep up the great work :-) :-)

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Well I’m sure if you’ve done a lot of collecting you could share some tips with me too!

  • @razor2ts

    @razor2ts

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TerryErasmusbonsai Learning all the time with each new season :-)

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    @@razor2ts that’s the way it should be for all of us, for ever.

  • @juelix
    @juelix23 күн бұрын

    Good Lord, from the thumbnail, it looked like you had found a cadaver in the woods!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    23 күн бұрын

    😂 No, no cadavers there. Perhaps some dead limbs of trees though.

  • @ritamariekelley4077
    @ritamariekelley4077 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully helpful, from start to finish. Thank You. Nice background music, soothing, but not overpowering.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Rita! Thanks so much for the encouragement.

  • @soonzach4017
    @soonzach40179 ай бұрын

    I am a new subscriber, I have watched a lot of bonsai videos but yours is the best, thank you for sharing 👍

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    9 ай бұрын

    So nice of you to say that, I am truly honored.

  • @indujaggi
    @indujaggi Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Terry ...I have been hesitating to dig up two trees I' ve had my eye on...afraid I would kill them. You video gives me confidence to go ahead as it is the right time now in my country.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s wonderful. Good luck! Trees growing in the ground have tremendous stored resources and are quite resilient when collected. There are exceptions of course.

  • @phix9962
    @phix9962 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for this very interesting and well structured video ! I just died out a tree and this video helps me a lot to higher the chance that this tree will survive, even if it is late summer and its a Juniper. Btw in another video I heard sphagnum moos could be a good growing material in this cases too. Best greetings from Berlin

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Phix! Sphagnum moss is a great medium yes however you need to understand what the objective is. For air layering its the best as it holds a lot of water and considering the bag or container typically used for layering is small it will hold enough water till you can make it back and wet it again. However in this case sphagnum moss is the last medium I would use because it hold so much water. At the moment the faster the drainage of the medium the better as this introduces much more air into the rootzone and encourages healthy root development. I would encourage you to use a very fast draining medium for your juniper too. This would be pumice, hyuga, lava, crushed stone etc. The less water retentive the better.

  • @ChelsTrueblue
    @ChelsTrueblue Жыл бұрын

    Great video Terry, I’ll be collecting a silver birch soon and I wasn’t going to bother removing the soil till next spring but now think I’m confident enough to do it properly straight away as you say it will be more beneficial to the tree

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob. I’ve not collected silver birch and I don’t know if they’re different to collect to this species ie Chinese maples. I suspect as it’s deciduous using the process as I demonstrated it should be fine.

  • @ChelsTrueblue

    @ChelsTrueblue

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TerryErasmusbonsai what’s your thoughts on collecting deciduous trees in autumn? Some people say it’s safe but they use the black bin bag over the top job….. where as collecting in spring when the buds break you obviously have more of an idea that the tree is recovering well

  • @rudewaanwoodman6388
    @rudewaanwoodman6388 Жыл бұрын

    very informative Terry ... finally i can have successful yamadori ...

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Good luck Rudewaan!

  • @kindofheaveneyes8600
    @kindofheaveneyes8600 Жыл бұрын

    this tree is gonna be so good

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    If I can do anything about it yes, thanks so much 👍🏻😊

  • @Moboanojourney
    @Moboanojourney Жыл бұрын

    Nice and majestic trunk more success to your channel. Bonsai Noy from Philippines

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for visiting and for your kind comments!

  • @my_bonsai_and_koi
    @my_bonsai_and_koi Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! Thanks a lot! 🙏🏼

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @Groglor
    @Groglor Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Groglor!

  • @dermo1981
    @dermo1981 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Terry 👍

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure DR!

  • @baldancr
    @baldancr Жыл бұрын

    Nossa que trabalho que dá. Mas é gratificante seu trabalho.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Muito obrigado! Obrigado

  • @1969hornet
    @1969hornet Жыл бұрын

    Very informative video. You have gotten a new subscriber here 😊

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @cawdangcoppertop1118
    @cawdangcoppertop1118 Жыл бұрын

    It would be great to see a video on how you would air layer your field trees. Great information Thank you

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Noted! I will do something this season I believe.

  • @godongbonsai702
    @godongbonsai702 Жыл бұрын

    Very good material bonsai.. Thank is the videos.. Good luck sir

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @wesleyphillips3211
    @wesleyphillips3211 Жыл бұрын

    And the start of another amazing tree Terry, did I see a Juniper next in line😂thanks for the great content.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    You bet Wesley, thanks so much! Yeah there are a few junipers there....

  • @koreanature
    @koreanature Жыл бұрын

    Wow, That's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! My first fan in Korea perhaps 🤔 😀. I would love to visit your country some day. From what I see you have really great food and excellent bonsai, what more does one need!

  • @JesusChrist4ever
    @JesusChrist4ever Жыл бұрын

    Mannnnn 😎 amazing pick! U definitely have inspired!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a great compliment, I’m glad you’re inspired. This tree took me a few years to grow, I forget now how many. Maybe 10years, possibly less. There are a lot more there too which I need to dig out but I can only manage limited numbers each year.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a great compliment, I’m glad you’re inspired. This tree took me a few years to grow, I forget now how many. Maybe 10years, possibly less. There are a lot more there too which I need to dig out but I can only manage limited numbers each year.

  • @williamnorris1380
    @williamnorris1380 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent 👍

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much William.

  • @hakankays5310
    @hakankays5310 Жыл бұрын

    again a great video, thanks alot. greetings from izmir Türkiye

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you too for watching Izmir!

  • @SerifDenizasan
    @SerifDenizasan Жыл бұрын

    teşekkürler çok iyisiniz bu işte

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @user-zh4uo6gy4n
    @user-zh4uo6gy4n3 ай бұрын

    thank you very much

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you subscribed too.

  • @craigchapman7511
    @craigchapman7511 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant thank you

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Craig 👍🏻

  • @mouradbelkas598
    @mouradbelkas5982 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    2 ай бұрын

    🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @bobs5596
    @bobs5596 Жыл бұрын

    i have never thought about bonsai, but i watched this because i have a 10 year old japan red maple that came up wild and i left it. i have to move out of my yard because it blocks the sidewalk now. i cut it back severely this spring, looks like i will plan on doing something similar to this next spring.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bob. I would rather have suggested you cut back in Autumn. This will produce the most back budding on the tree. Alternatively late spring. Did you not get a lot of bleeding after you cut it in Spring? Regardless it’s done. Japanese maples are not as strong as Chinese maples but you should still be able to collect (wait until buds swell) your next spring. I’m sure the directions I have can be followed as is and should give you a positive outcome. Good luck! 👍🏻

  • @bobs5596

    @bobs5596

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TerryErasmusbonsai hi terry, i cut back the portion blocking the gate from opening after it was in full leaf, and i didn't pay attention if there was any bleeding. but it has put out new growth this summer. the other thing i am thinking is to run a shovel around it now and root prune while still in the ground to decrease the shock of digging it up in spring? the trunk is 3 inches diameter, so it seems to be a substantial tree, and there must be a tap root under it by now. i have 3 others that need to come out if this one fails...

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bobs5596 good idea with root pruning. But in my opinion for a deciduous tree it’s not necessary.

  • @beeinthamix
    @beeinthamix Жыл бұрын

    This is ❣️❣️ Thank you so much sir🙌

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad it was helpful to you. Happy Bonsai’ing! 🙏🏻

  • @chasingthefish9042
    @chasingthefish904211 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to the update!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your interest! Here is an update on a bunch of projects including this maple. Update on 10 exciting bonsai projects, Winter 2023 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGabltSEddiodrQ.html

  • @chasingthefish9042

    @chasingthefish9042

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TerryErasmusbonsai I just watched it! Can't believe I missed it before posting this comment! I guess my Hawkeye for detail is slipping in my age.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    11 ай бұрын

    @chasingthefish9042 ha ha ha. Don’t be so hard on yourself, nobody is perfect. 😉

  • @vwbonsaichannel1675
    @vwbonsaichannel1675 Жыл бұрын

    From Indonesia came to see the bonsai

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stevecaspers8540
    @stevecaspers8540 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative, can’t wait to try this. One question, I planted some privet saplings last year intending to put them in pots sometime in the future. Do you recommend putting a flat root barrier underneath to discourage deep tap roots?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve. Sure. You can do that. Makes it easier to dig out and also encourages horizontal rooting.

  • @stonelantern1584
    @stonelantern1584 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Terry. Very informative. Think it should show everybody how easy it is to collect a field grown tree. When do you start to feed the tree, and do you give the tree any "supplements" to help it to recover from the repotting? And do you immediately start to develop the tree with the new growth or do you first let the tree establish itself and recover?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stephen for watching and commenting. Appreciate the questions, they’re great! Mind if I do a video on that as an answer rather than write?

  • @uppotukki
    @uppotukki10 ай бұрын

    Finally found a professional who speaks English amazingly.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you 🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @kedai_bonsai-jj
    @kedai_bonsai-jj Жыл бұрын

    proses yg bagus, pemindahan bahan bonsai dari alam👍👍👍👍👍God joob

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Terima kasih atas komentarnya, saya menghargainya.

  • @pipiratcha
    @pipiratcha Жыл бұрын

    Good idea

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @garydeluca1475
    @garydeluca1475 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the very informative clear teaching on lifting a field tree although I didn't understand the part where you soak the tree and what was that

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Gary. Thanks for the comment. Soaking the tree is meant to allow it to absorb liquid which will help it to avoid drying out until it is able to produce its own roots. I have commented on the tablets many times in other comments on this video, please check it.

  • @faithgsvlog
    @faithgsvlog Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see the update of these tree in the future, thanks for sharing.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    You and me both! I will certainly share though.

  • @tarian_bonsai
    @tarian_bonsai Жыл бұрын

    Mantap and amazing

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @Alfaro_Bonsai
    @Alfaro_Bonsai Жыл бұрын

    greetings bonsai lovers from Indonesia

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mas! Greetings to Indonesia. You have some amazing talent in your country. Hopefully one day I will visit there.

  • @987654ok
    @987654ok Жыл бұрын

    Hello Terry, another great video and very nicely looking future trident bonsai, thanks. Question: Would you consider putting a clear plastic bag over the stump for the first few weeks? and does it help?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex! No need for a plastic bag, the tree buds profusely without it. Bags can help for some species which require the additional stimulation of the increased humidity though. Must be in shade though if in summer or you will cook the tree.

  • @gman107a
    @gman107a Жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you ! What was that tablet you added to the water for root recovering?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. It’s Disprin, or also know as Aspirin. It’s medicine taken for headache, pain, to reduce inflammation etc. It contains acetylsalicylic acid. This is why one adds willow branches, however the medicine contains the same acid extract so it’s easier to use the tablets.

  • @missaleromanum5614
    @missaleromanum5614 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing how you can strip nearly all the branches and most of the roots and it still survives

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    It is only really possible with trees which are very strong, such as those grown in the field as these are. I treat it essentially as a giant cutting as there are no roots.

  • @nicolafazio225
    @nicolafazio225 Жыл бұрын

    Great video but i have a question: if you put spagnum moss on top of the soil, pure pomice for example (to protect superficial roots and to retain water in summer) you disable the ability of air passing throught the soil? Thank you very much

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Great question Nicola. Sounds in theory what you wrote could be a problem but I have not experienced this. I do not however put moss on these trees, only more ramified trees where there are more roots. I cannot remember what I said exactly in the video, I believe I said one can do it if you are afraid of the media drying out too fast.

  • @Gerardope
    @Gerardope Жыл бұрын

    Really want to see that tree with leaves!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 Ok, you will. It’s starting to bud now so you will need to be patient a little longer Gerardo. 😃

  • @rosanadancel7225
    @rosanadancel7225 Жыл бұрын

    Good video, question pls, when should I do seme with olive tree. Thank you

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Usually spring is a good time. There are other times but spring is best.

  • @marcgleeson9487
    @marcgleeson9487 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, Terry! How long do you keep the tree shaded for?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends Marc. Its more about protection from wind really. As it has no leaves currently, and as the sun is very weak this time of the year anyways thats not too important. Let's say not more than 1 month.

  • @dk2614
    @dk2614 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry, enjoyed the video. Do you put a sharp edge on your spade? You seemed to get through those roots fairly easily.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks DK, I do sharpen it occasionally but considering the ground it works in I’d hardly say it would act as some sort of cutter. I do get through the thinner roots with it but the thicker ones definitely require a lopper.

  • @Carlos_Cerda_Moya
    @Carlos_Cerda_Moya Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! Unfortunately I can´t plant on the ground, I´m going to use 150L pots, lets see how it goes..

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck Carlos! Next best thing to planting in the ground is a large wooden box on the ground, in contact with the ground.

  • @neil_395
    @neil_395 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry, would you go the same route with Adensonia? I have 2 big ones to dig up very soon.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe so Neil. Just make sure to allow any large wounds in the root zone to dry up before potting. You can use powered cinnamon on them to help and to disinfect but there are other dusting products for this too.

  • @koenvanmeerbeeck8724
    @koenvanmeerbeeck8724 Жыл бұрын

    hey terry super nice and educative video again...A friend of mine lives in the south off france and has some green and white oaks on his territory that he would like to make bonsais from....is it a good idea to remove them from his forrest, cut them down to size and put them in wooden boxes? meaning....would that be ok, or should they be cut to size first and then be removed from the ground?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Koen! Considering that there is no rush to remove the trees I would consider cutting them down to size and allow new growth to develop and largely heal any scars created. Once in a box or pot the ability to heal large wounds is greatly diminished as growth is slower. Once the wounds are largely healed I would then remove them from the ground an put them in boxes for further development. The best time to make the cuts will be either late spring or early autumn.

  • @grahamleonard8060
    @grahamleonard8060 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry, thanks for sharing - is your growing medium pretty much the Boon mix? Hope to visit you in the new year

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Graham. Yes, affectionately known as Boon’s mix. You’re welcome to visit me anytime Graham, been too long and neither of us are getting any younger 😉

  • @jaskaran-ll3xk
    @jaskaran-ll3xk Жыл бұрын

    can you show some videos of how the trees look now please? thanks

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the request. Sure! I will do so in spring.

  • @rtregear
    @rtregear4 ай бұрын

    Very useful video, Terry. Pleased to have found your channel - yes, subed and liked. What were the dimensions of that wooden box?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Roger. Uhm don’t know off hand but I believe around 60cm square.

  • @rtregear

    @rtregear

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TerryErasmusbonsai Thanks. That seems right. And about 20 deep?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    4 ай бұрын

    @rtregear no I think it’s a little deeper. Probably more like 30-40cm

  • @ferko6
    @ferko611 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! What was the tablets you put in the water? I couldn't quite hear it clearly. Thank you.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. It’s Disprin, or also know as Aspirin. It’s medicine taken for headache, pain, to reduce inflammation etc. It contains acetylsalicylic acid. This is why one adds willow branches, however the medicine contains the same acid extract so it’s easier to use the tablets.

  • @ferko6

    @ferko6

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you I thought that's what you said but I wasn't familiar with disprin. Aspirin I know well, my wife claims I give her headaches quite often 😆.

  • @Chris-oq6kn
    @Chris-oq6kn Жыл бұрын

    Great knowledge thanks! What are u supposed to do with the other side that doesnt have roots as big ?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Chris. Approach grafts.

  • @Chris-oq6kn

    @Chris-oq6kn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TerryErasmusbonsai ah ok. Kinda figured that. Theyd have to be pretty big no ? It would take awhile to graft a whip on there and get to the size of the other roots

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chris-oq6kn ha ha. That’s bonsai. You cannot be in a rush when developing good material. The only alternative will be to layer the tree however this will not save time but might produce a better end result.

  • @MrFunLight
    @MrFunLight Жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry Erasmus. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. In fact, this video is really good, informative and well made. Still I have two questions. 1:You mention that it’s a good time of the year, for digging up a tree. I also think that you mentioned South Africa. Currently my son lives in Cape Town. Southern Hemisphere vs Europe. I’m in Denmark, and it is the start of fall(September) and winter only a few months away. Do that make a difference? 2: what is your experience with cat litter vs acadama? Here it’s about 20% the price, and you can purchase it anywhere.

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Frank. Thanks for the compliment. 1. Yes it does. You do this work in early spring around the time when you would normally repot. 2. I do not use cat littler, never have, and I have read many bad things about it. As I’ve not used it myself I am hesitant to repeat the experiences of others. Best do some of your own work with it and see the results. I can suggest something to you though, use LECA which is the baked clay pebbles but use the 2-4mm crushed type not the whole balls. Combine this with peat moss (if possible with long fibres). You can experiment with ratios but we use 70-80% leca with 20-30% peat. It’s not an akadama substitute! Nothing is the same as akadama, it is unique in many ways. But for development trees like this one in the video this mix I describe is perfect.

  • @JackBlack-dc2rp
    @JackBlack-dc2rp8 ай бұрын

    Great vid Terry. Do you know how long it took the tree to grow to that size?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    8 ай бұрын

    Good question! I’m not entirely sure but I grew it from seed. I’m guessing 10 years to max 15 years.

  • @ljubicaduran1728
    @ljubicaduran1728 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation, I have one question, is it possible to make a bonsai from an olive tree, which is more than 70 years old, about 5 meters high, how drastically should the roots be cut and the height shortened? I'm thinking whether I should dare? What should I watch out for perhaps? Let me mention that the olive tree was already taken out of the ground because it should have been thrown away. I will be grateful for any advice.😊

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for the question. The age and height is not a problem, many olives I have collected are older than this. Cutting the trunk is fine, you would just need to carve the stump afterwards. What I am not sure of is how severely you can reduce the root system as it depends on the stored nutrients. However if you do not cut them aggressively you will not fit the tree in a pot. If the tree was destined for the bin then you stand to lose nothing. Do what needs to be done and hope for the best.

  • @arnopienaar8111
    @arnopienaar8111 Жыл бұрын

    Hi T ,dankie ,gebruik jy ooit DMO,dinamic micro organisms ,om omgewing weer te balanseer?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Arno. No, never heard of it. I use KELPAK only for months after digging.

  • @TheMysticDeep
    @TheMysticDeep6 ай бұрын

    Discovering you after so many years of Herons rubbish is enlightening!

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    6 ай бұрын

    😂 let me not respond to your comment other than to say “Thank you!” 🙇🏼‍♂️

  • @Justthemow
    @Justthemow Жыл бұрын

    Is there a way you can jump start an older looking bonsai by air layering a root system on a larger branch

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Air layering is an extremely popular manner in which you attain more developed and interesting looking material for sure. Give it a go. There is a video showing step by step for air layering on my channel but you will find many others on KZread as well.

  • @cactusbaboon321
    @cactusbaboon321 Жыл бұрын

    What is the product/tablets you added to the water on rehydrating the roots?

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Please check the comments in the video as I’ve answered this multiple times already. Thanks.

  • @marilousopocado9429
    @marilousopocado9429 Жыл бұрын

    pls specify what tablet you put to the water for the tree to recover fast..

  • @TerryErasmusbonsai

    @TerryErasmusbonsai

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Marilou. Please read the other comments, I have answered this several times already.

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