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40 Bonsai basics

Repotting tools
Removing the old soil from a tree, pruning the roots,
and replanting it in fresh soil is a fairly regular job
with bonsai. It is a potentially risky operation that ROOT PRUNING
SCISSORS with larger,
requires sharp tools and the correct technique—and heavier blades are
some special equipment may also be useful. CHOPSTICK Blunt metal or perfect for pruning
bamboo chopsticks delicately fibrous roots
remove soil from the surface
and from between the roots

TWEEZERS are useful for
removing surface soil
COCONUT- around roots
ROOT CLAWS break down compacted FIBER BRUSH
soil. Use carefully, with light force, Used to smooth
to avoid damaging the roots surface and
remove extras
ROOT SAW Used
to cut around the
edge of the root
root saw, it is used to help
ball to separate
remove a tree from its pot
a pot-bound tree
from its pot SICKLE SAW Similar to the SPHAGNUM MOSS helps to
retain moisture. Chop finely
and sprinkle over the surface

SIEVE An essential
tool for grading
different sizes
of soil particles
MESH Covers the
holes in pots to stop
soil from falling out