If you’re new to bonsai, watching videos is a great way to get started. They’re a valuable resource that can help you understand and learn the basics of how to train and style Juniper bonsai. However, it’s important to be aware of the quality of videos you watch. Not all videos are created equal, and some can contain inaccurate or misleading information. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best Juniper bonsai videos that can help you get started.
This video from Herons Bonsai in the UK is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start training and styling their own miniature trees. It covers a variety of topics such as wiring, rescuing dying trees, repotting and propagating, and more. Peter Chan is a master of miniature trees, and his videos are both informative and entertaining.
The ‘Improving Commercial Junipers’ video from Bonsai Empire is another excellent resource for beginners. It demonstrates how simple it is to take average nursery stock and turn it into beautiful bonsai. The video shows how to prepare the stock, wire the branches, and re-shape them. The video also includes detailed jinning and carving work that many beginners may not be able to replicate right away.
Watch this incredible video of bonsai master David Benavente at work on a tall, gangly Sabina juniper. The result is a gorgeous tree with his signature elegant style. He makes use of a Makita die grinder, hollows out a section of the trunk, splits crotches to bend them, and uses guy wires to hold the branches in place.