bonsaiTALK Community - Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

#21

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

The plants have been carefully prepared to remove all foliage from the lower trunk to enhance the treelike appearance. Opening up the branches into layers also helps create the illusion of trees vs. bushes.

#22

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

Some finishing touches on the trees. Trimming the branches with scissors to create an irregular outline.

#23

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

Coarse aquarium sand is placed in the valley area to suggest a natural stream

#24

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

The tip of the chopstick is used to work moss into the crevices.

#25

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

An aerial view of the completed planting shows the plant arrangement. A good arrangement avoids having plants lined up in rows and has a natural arrangement of trunks and stones.

#26

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

Kathy uses Armor-All as a pot cleaner. It does a good job of cleaning the pots and adding a lustre.

#27

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

One of Kathy's students worked on a beech forest, replacing a dead tree.

The spray bottle is an important accessory to have for bonsai to prevent plant roots from drying out and settling moss.

#28

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

A variety of Japanese Beech (Fagus crenata) create a convincing forest.

#29

by TreeBay on 8-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

Trunk caliper (or thickness) should be consistent with the height of the tree to produce a pleasing effect. The buds of these beeches are already swelling and will be leafing out within a month.

#30

by Rene_Voortwist on 9-Mar-2002

Re: Saikei Demonstration by Kathy Motzko

Matt,

Thanks for posting this series of photos. I'm planning to make a boxwood forest next week and this is very educational.
Do you have a overview picture of the finished product ??

René

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