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Chapter 2 Starting Out In Bonsai

Although bonsai can be very daunting to newcomers when they first start
out, in reality it is as simple as you make it. There are many species and varieties
of trees available to grow, many new techniques that can be learnt to improve
bonsai appearance and a seemingly unfathomable quantity of do's and don'ts, the
most important aspect as a beginner is to learn how to simply maintain the shape
of your tree and keep it alive.
Learn to look after your first tree successfully and your confidence grows
enough to widen your horizons and successfully learn more advanced techniques
such as reselling and creating bonsai. But don't run before you walk. The first
fundamental rules to learn when embarking on this Art is that you are dealing
with something living and ever-changing; the basic rules of horticulture need be
learnt before you can successfully maintain your tree.

There are many bonsai techniques available for the bonsai enthusiast to use
to reach the ultimate goal of a beautiful tree. Confusingly, information available
on the many bonsai web sites and books can often be contradictory. It should be
understood that for every objective such as repotting, pruning or styling there are
a 100 different techniques or viewpoints. Some are based on horticultural fact,
some are based on horticultural myth and some are based on horticultural luck!!
In fact many of these techniques will work to one degree or another;
unfortunately though not killing your tree, some advice and/or techniques can
result in diminished vigour as your trees cope under stress, whilst sound advice
based on simple horticultural fact can only improve the health, appearance and
vigour of your tree. It is for you to learn which techniques work for you and your
tree in your given situation.