How to Make Better Bonsai | Chinese Elm | Root Over Rock Tips

🌳 *Root-Over-Rock Bonsai – 2 Years of Progress!* 🌳 Welcome back to Xavier’s Bonsai Retreat*! In this episode, I continue a four-year bonsai journey – from humble cutting in 2021 to a developing **Chinese Elm root-over-rock masterpiece* in the making. 🍃⛰️ Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned bonsai enthusiast, this video is packed with practical tips and easy-to-follow techniques covering: ✂️ Pruning to refine the profile 🪨 Root development and training 🪴 Repotting essentials 🪝 How to expose rock and roots for dramatic effect ...and more bonsai wizardry along the way! 📺 **WATCH THE FULL ROOT-OVER-ROCK SERIES**: 👉    • How to create your own Root Over Rock Bonsai.   This playlist is your go-to guide for creating your own root-over-rock bonsai – no mystical scrolls required. 🌟 And that’s not all! Stay tuned for *TWO more time-lapse updates* coming in **2026 and 2027**, featuring even more Trident maple & Chinese Elm root-over-rock projects that were also started in 2021. You’ll see how these trees evolve year by year – no bonsai stone left unturned! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more quirky, light-hearted bonsai adventures from my retreat. 🧤🍵🪴 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 - WHY I love root-over-rock Bonsai 01:40 - Raising the Rock in July 2024 03:55 - Exposing more Roots (Up-Close Work) 06:32 - Pruning to Profile 08:34 - 11 Months later, June 2025 09:26 - Loads of new White Roots 11:36 - Removing the Dandelion 12:41 - Potting into a Blue Glaze Bonsai Ceramic 15:22 - Aftercare Advice & Tips 17:24 - How to secure an Awkward Bonsai 18:57 - Pruning (Before & After) 20:08 - A Birds Eye View 👉 Don’t forget to *LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE* for more expert bonsai techniques, yamadori work, and tree transformations every week! 🌟 TRY MY FREE BONSAI APP! 🌟 Want to take your bonsai record-keeping and planning to the next level? I’ve developed a powerful FREE Bonsai App designed to help you track care schedules, styling notes, and more. 📥 Just email [email protected] and I’ll send it to you — all you need is Microsoft Access 2016 or newer! 📸 Want to Be Featured in a Future Video? I love showcasing the incredible work of our bonsai community! If you'd like your bonsai featured in an upcoming Subscriber Showcase, simply send your photos to [email protected]. Whether it’s a tree in training, a finished masterpiece, or a unique project — all skill levels are welcome! Be sure to include your name and a few details about the tree if you'd like them mentioned. Equipment & Acknowledgements: I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera All video production using AVC Video Editor Software Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com I use Adam's products by: notionbonsai.com Please be aware that all details of products used are given for your benefit only – I do not receive any financial recompense. I just think they are good value and you should know where to buy them if interested. #bonsai #rootoverrock #bonsaiprogress #chineseelm #bonsaitutorial #bonsaitimelapse #bonsailife #bonsairepotting #bonsaitechniques #xaviersbonsairetreat