Outdoor: Place trees in a maximum sunlight location. Make sure to water as often as needed. The trees must be watered more frequently, often daily, as the weather warms. Be sure to provide enough water at each watering to saturate the soil thoroughly. Fertilize regularly to keep the trees growing and to support the new growth. Pinch new growth as needed to increase the fullness of the foliage pads. Wire the trees as required but be careful when working around the soft new growth as it is easily damaged. Keep watching for insects or disease symptoms. If you suspect a problem but do not know what it is, take a sample to a local nursery to have it identified or send pictures and a description to website@prairiestatebonsai.com. Treat insects and diseases with appropriate treatments. Remember that fertilizer or fungicide will not cure an insect problem, nor will an insecticide cure a disease. Repotting should be finished by now, but you can still repot junipers.
Indoor: Once the night temperatures exceed fifty degrees, you may move these trees outdoors. Place them in a shaded location for about a week before moving them into the sun. These trees may need daily watering at this time, particularly if they are moved outdoors. Fertilize regularly and wire as needed, but be cautious around new growth. Pinch new growth to promote fullness in the foliage pads. Do not repot these trees for about another month.
Works Cited Editor. (Vol. XIII, Number 5, June, 2006). Things To Do This Month. Bonsai Hai. Prairie State Bonsai Society
