How to trim:

There are two ways to trim pine bonsai, one is to pick buds and the other is to prune, which are also the two most commonly used ways

Trim time:

The best time for pruning is from October to February of the next year. This time is the dormancy period of pine bonsai, which will suspend its growth, so it is most suitable for pruning at this time

Pruning method:

First of all, the branches and leaves that grow too disorderly, grow too long, and the branches and leaves that have been eroded by diseases and pests shall be trimmed off. After trimming, all the cutting edges shall be wrapped with white tape (medical type), so as to protect the trees; Then pick the buds in, mainly the buds at the top of the branches, but select the longer ones to remove, so as to make the original branches and leaves more dense and the branches more thick

But if you don't trim it for a long time and let it grow freely, it will not only destroy the beauty, but also weaken its rise

Principles of pine bonsai pruning:

When pruning in fashion, we are not only to control its rise and remove the branches and leaves eroded by diseases and pests, but to better shape it. So before trimming, also make sure what shape you want it to appear after trimming. In fact, the pruning of bonsai is also a person's aesthetic level

Now it's autumn and crisp October. If you have a pine bonsai at home, you can start pruning it. Remember to prune the branches normally first, and then beautify and prune them