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dry out between watering, then the tree can be thoroughly watered again. The

time between watering can vary from 12 hours to 7 days depending on factors
such as prevailing temperatures, wind and humidity levels.

Small-Leaved Lime/Tilia cordata bonsai. Height 22"/56cm. Developed from a
pencil-thick sapling by Harry Harrington since 2001
Fiddling

Don't fiddle! The temptation for beginners is to continually fiddle with their
tree(s), cutting bits off here and there, continually watering, misting, moving
them around etc etc. Checking daily for water requirements and possible health
problems is necessary, but otherwise leave the tree to grow and simply enjoy it.
Pruning back to shape is necessary but don't continually jump onto every out
of place leaf. In order to keep the tree healthy and vigorous it needs to be able to
grow freely at times. It is also important to remember timing is very important,
don't carry out jobs such as repotting or major restyling at the wrong time of the
year as this can lead to poor health in the tree and lack of vigour. A tree repotted
at the wrong time of year for instance may survive if you are lucky, it may even