tomvanhalen

Hi Joanie, thanks for such as fast reply...

on the plus side there is pleanty of new growth and shoots that i can see growing...i shall monitor these to make sure they remain for a little while instead of growing then turning yellow like some of the others...

i will try the wooden stick approach...

with regards to the way that the watering (with fert) is done...i will make sure i water from the top...not immerse...

i cant see any bugs...are they likely to show on the surface...what tell tale signs are there that i should monitor for?

i think what im fast learning that the majority of us beginners tend to kill or damage these trees with kindness...the tendancy for me (reflecting) is to water too much...i will work on getting the balance right using the 'stick method' you told me...

the fert i use is called:

Bonsai Tree Fertilizer (no surprise there lol)
by CHEMPAK
NPK Fertilizer 10-30-30

DIRECTIONS: says 1 level measure (using the scoop provided into 2 pints of water)

thanks for the adivce i will do exactly what you say...

and look forward to hearing from you,

kind regards,
tom