Matt's Bonsai Blog

Liquid Fertilizer concentration look-up table

I use a wide variety of liquid fertilizers. Mixing things up is a good thing in my opinion. I keep track of my fertilizing with a spread sheet that is populated via a google doc I created. One thing I find painful is remembering the optimal concentration of each fertilizer for bonsai. Too much and…
LinkTap watering timer system – a new level of control

I have recently installed a LinkTap watering management system onto my bonsai’s irrigation system. This brilliant device has significantly improved the control I have over the watering of my Bonsai. I now have complete control of my irrigation system from anywhere via an app on my phone or tablet. Read about it here
Megumi and Alex Bennett feature on ABC’s Gardening Australia

Recently Megumi and Alex Bennett featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia. I feel very privileged to have been taught by both Megumi and Alex. Here are the interviews:
Happy spring!

I always look forward to new spring growth. My pine and maple buds are out early this year. I think this is partly due to the weather but also some well managed fertiliser and pest control over the winter has definitely helped. Happy spring everyone!
Scale insects

Over the last few years I have neglected my pest prevention spraying (lesson learnt). As a result I have seen a noticeable reduction in the vibrancy of some of my bonsai. My black pines have suffered the most. Here are some photos of some scale I have found. I have also had what I think…
Weeding Solution for Bonsai

I hate weeds, plain and simple. I particularly hate weeding with a passion, I find it to be a waste of time that I could have spent styling or working on my bonsai. I am however a big advocate of regular feeding of bonsai, to the extent that over the last twelve months I have…