Art Of Bonsai Tree description

Bonsai is not a race, nor is it a destination. It is a never-ending journey.

Let's begin with the single most important technique to Bonsai; pruning. Pruning is crucial in keeping trees miniaturized as well as to shape them. The goal is to create a Bonsai that resembles nature as close as possible. The spring and summer are the seasons to proceed with significant pruning; though this will depend on the type of tree you have. Make sure to buy a good concave cutter when pruning thick branches. The hollow wounds these cutters leave behind heal much better than normal cutters would. Though it is impossible to tell you which branches to prune to form your tree without actually seeing it, it helps to look at some example Bonsai progressions, and start from there. Some examples of instances in which a branch should be removed include:

If two branches occur at the same height of the tree, keep one of them and remove the other.
Remove branches with unnatural twists and turns.
Remove disproportionately thick branches from the top of the tree.