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Bonsai Education
For over a decade, Chojo has had a strong focus on educating the Australian public, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Located amongst the quaint and historic village of Olinda, in the heart of Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges, the Chojo nursery sits alongside the Cloudehill gardens comprised of five acres of historically treasured trees dating back to the 1920's, surrounded by pristinely manicured gardens.
Our classes take place within our newly built workshop, with the opportunity to take inspiration from the country's most distinguished collection of advanced bonsai along with the surrounding Cloudehill gardens. On site accommodation is also available at the stunning Woolridge Estate, for those travelling long distances, interstate, or perhaps for those just wishing for a mountain style retreat while they learn the art of bonsai.
Bonsai Services
Pruning, wiring, potting and proper horticultural care are essential to ensure a tree will achieve its true potential. Chojo Feature Trees offers these services for clients who are unfamiliar with the techniques or for those who simply do not have the time.
We will discuss the possible options to improve both the health and design of your tree and an estimate of cost and time will be established before the work begins. We service single trees and whole collections.
Below is a short run down of each process
Pruning
Maintaining your bonsai is essential for its health, and regular pruning ensures it stays in its shape, and helps promote new growth throughout the warmer seasons. A "soft" prune is done throughout the year, while a "hard" prune is done in Winter if necessary.
Styling
Bonsai are styled for both horticultural and aesthetic reasons. Your bonsai should represent a tree in miniature, and to help accomplish that, wire is used to manipulate branches into better positions to receive more light and air flow to ensure the tree is healthy, while also representing a more mature version of your tree species.
Repotting
The repotting process is crucial the overall health and growth of your trees.
This technique provides fresh soil, ensuring the tree receives essential nutrients and maintains proper drainage. Repotting also allows for the pruning of roots, preventing them from becoming root-bound and promoting new growth.
