Pruning 'Niwaki' Japanese Garden Trees

In this video I work on pruning and shaping some large Scots Pines in the Japanese Garden at Herons Bonsai. I also explain the term Niwaki.

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[HeatherfishCreations]

Am I the only one that actually could watch a 48 hour pruning video? I like to listen and watch while I work. Something about the sound of the pruning shears is relaxing. I would even go so far as to say that 48 hours of just pruning with no commentary would be awesome.

[creightonfreeman]

I've been raising Bonsai since I was a teenager but still enjoy watching other people prune and style. I feel you have the best or definitely one of the best youtube channels on Bonsai / Oriental Gardens. Keep up the good work and video production!

[Jaders]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I have one of these tree and I have no clue how to take care of it. Now I think I can keep my tree happy and healthy.

[Brandon-egwq]

I love this guy. I can watch his videos all day.

[ryanaugustus]

You, sir, are a treasure for the world bonsai community.

[earthlyinspirations]

Humility is the foundation in which true greatness is built upon. Thanks Peter for delivering your knowledge quietly.

[fh]

The bonsai tree is also gorgeous, but this gentleman has a magical way of grabbing your attention even when there's really nothing much.👍👍👍

[Teresa-ihsn]

Again!! Snip, snip, and snip!! And Peter has created magic! Amazing.

[strategicexit]

I could watch this for hours.... it's the least I can do till I have a garden to grow my own..

[aminminshaf]

Please post your 2 hours pruning video, I'll still watch it... watching you pruning is so enjoyable.

[themidger]

Absolutely stunning trees, and easily the most detailed and high quality video on niwaki pruning I’ve ever seen! Really gives you a respect for these trees, the pinnacle of artistic pruning technique

[steveanacorteswa]

What a difference Peter, I trimmed a large overgrown white pine that was shared by these 3 rental properties, now it looks beautiful, the flowers, grass and ground cover are growing again under it, everyone says it looks so beautiful now, it's amazing what a little work (well not little) does. Thanks for your tips, just did a Bonsai with my niece yesterday, she did a good job, chopped a lot off, didn't expect that from a girl, thanks again for all the encouragement and your time.

[EtainMcCloud]

This is such a helpful video. I'm a member of a Japanese Buddhist temple in Portland Oregon. We have several old pine trees in our garden that need to be maintained. We've done different things over the years as far as who was caring for them. Most recently the temple has decided to let people volunteer to do the maintenance. I've been reading about Japanese gardening this year in an effort to be a better help to my community. This video sums up and shows the practical side of so much. I've shared it with my temple community and am so grateful to you for sharing your experience and wisdom with us. The trees look beautiful.

[WeezieV]

I went to a Christmas tree farm and studied the different evergreens and read their descriptions. I love how the Scotch pine individual needles are flat and twist like a loose corkscrew.

[chasehubbard]

Very helpful. Pruned species Black Pine in a big planter today, needed some Niwaki coaching. I candled them too early last year for our climate.

Thanks!

[neosapienz]

Getting ready to create our backyard Japanese-inspired garden (geometric because our yard in the city is deep and narrow) and watching a lot of these videos. This is the best one. So was thinking a kousa dogwood as the centerpiece (pretty easy to maintain), a “fence” with climbing hydrangea to back the garden (and hide the garage wall and dog run), and two Japanese black pines. Now thinking one pine will be as much as I can handle. I need to look more into weeping somethings to complement...thanks for all the wisdom.

[PSPMHaestros]

Wow, the audio and video quality has come a long way! Really enjoyable video

[kmarlowe]

Thank you so much for such a clear and informative video. I’m just beginning to learn about Japanese gardening techniques. I have a lot to learn, so I’m glad I found your channel here on YouTube.

[Itsmeemily]

Thankyou so very much for sharing your knowledge, , what a wonderful guide you made. I understood it is a fine art. But, as my first detailed video you have given a very good, strong introduction! Thankyou again

[pansepot]

I have a very old tattered and shapeless thuja orientalis in my front yard. I had the intention of taking it out but your videos have inspired me to try and turn it into a giant garden bonsai. It’s going to take me years because old wood doesn’t bud easily so I’ll have to cut back in stages. I don’t know if it will work anyway I’ll give it a try.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Peter.