legatoistheman

October, yes this is the tree...the pruning went well..i used concave cutters and as you can see i cut off a lot of the tree...I also used cut paste on the wounds i cut off as well. I tried to wire best i could, and i think the wire might be too loose as i cant easily move the harder, older wood at the top of the cascading branch...the lower and younger the growth i get though the easier it is and the wiring i did is fine. To remedy would i A. take the wire off after giving the tree a period to recover and wire it again more tightly, or B. just wire alongside of the existing wire?

I think I may repot it, but i have to get a terra cotta pot. Could I use a cascade training pot? You also said that I should use bonsai soil....Can i get a pre made package of bonsai soil from my bonsai nursery?

Also, about fertilizing, let me make sure i get this right. If i dont repot, fertilize in october, leaving the roots alone, if i do repot, dont fertilize until spring?

Also, I am wondering how i am going to overwinter it. you said not to leave it in a garage, and i since it is already being styled, I dont want to just plant it in the ground like i am doing with my other nursery stock right? What should I do put up some plastic around it to protect it from the wind and sit it close to my house. My house has a deck, with a small concrete patio under it where i could keep it that should be enough light for an evergreen, and at least stop some of the wind, although the open part of that patio is north at one end and south at the other.

Any suggestions on what to do?

Thanks
Legato