The tree-level view....

[Fidur]

Everyone knows that, in most cases, we view trees from above, but I suppose we all agree that looking at a tree horizontally (at tree height) is the most pleasurable. Today (as always) I sat in a chair to enjoy that view of my garden, and I could almost feel immersed in the landscape




Do you have a favorite way to watch your trees?

 

[dbonsaiw]

First off, your bonsai garden is wonderful. My trees tend to be closer to the ground so I typically view them from above. But that’s no way to really appreciate the tree IMHO. I will always bring the tree to eye level to do work or to envision its future.

 

[Paradox]

My benches are 3 feet tall so when I sit out on the deck with them they are about eye level to the pot for me.

 

[Adamski77]

All my benches are two level... 80cm high and 1m high behind... I still need to bend little bit when I want to really look at them but if I just get little bit distance from the benches it works fine... plus I like the benches that I can walk around... but I have only couple like this.

 

[penumbra]

I really love this garden, but mine is very subtle. However I do live in the woods with just about a quarter acre of sun. My benches and monkey poles vary widely. Lowest is about 22 inches and highest over 4 feet.
But back to the garden here: it is beautifully constructed and thoughtfully designed. I am crazy about the decorative accessories.

 

[Ruddigger]

I try to keep anything decent at a good height on high benches or pedestals for viewing properly. The in progress stuff goes on the low benches or the ground.

 

[Hartinez]

Everyone knows that, in most cases, we view trees from above, but I suppose we all agree that looking at a tree horizontally (at tree height) is the most pleasurable. Today (as always) I sat in a chair to enjoy that view of my garden, and I could almost feel immersed in the landscape

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Do you have a favorite way to watch your trees?

Hey Fidur. Sure looks like your garden has taken a turn for the better after las years disasters. Your changes must’ve worked! Happy for you

 

[leatherback]

Hey Fidur. Sure looks like your garden has taken a turn for the better after las years disasters. Your changes must’ve worked! Happy for you

agreed!
I was a little worried when I saw the trees (dropped by in fall).
Do you know what the key changes have been? Is it just the break in dry hot weather?

 

[Fidur]

Hey Fidur. Sure looks like your garden has taken a turn for the better after las years disasters. Your changes must’ve worked! Happy for you

agreed!
I was a little worried when I saw the trees (dropped by in fall).
Do you know what the key changes have been? Is it just the break in dry hot weather?

Yes, last summer-fall was a disaster. I only could take some actions.... apply sistemic fungicides (various principles), apply a beneficial fungus (it's russian, but I could get it in ebay), and also added neem to the soils, in dust presentation. Then somehow, after 3 months fighting the decease, the "infection" pace diminished...., this spring ( the wettest I remember) all the remaining infected trees, came back to normal.
I don´t know exactly wich of my actions (if any) could win the battle, but my bet is 50% the russian fungus - 50% neem , and I also have to give credit to the mild and very wet spring we had.

 

[Carol 83]

Yes, last summer-fall was a disaster. I only could take some actions.... apply sistemic fungicides (various principles), apply a beneficial fungus (it's russian, but I could get it in ebay), and also added neem to the soils, in dust presentation. Then somehow, after 3 months fighting the decease, the "infection" pace diminished...., this spring ( the wettest I remember) all the remaining infected trees, came back to normal.
I don´t know exactly wich of my actions (if any) could win the battle, but my bet is 50% the russian fungus - 50% neem , and I also have to give credit to the mild and very wet spring we had.

Glad they made it and are doing well.