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Some popular Japanese Maple varieties can be expensive, but they are an investment that will mature into one of the most interesting pieces in your garden. Because of its value and incredible potential, losing a Japanese Maple would be devastating to any dedicated gardener. Under the two major species, Acer Palmatum and Acer Japonicum, there are over 1,000 individual cultivars and new varieties introduced everyday, each one with its own specific needs. It can be very difficult to pinpoint exactly how you should care for you specific tree.
Take the time to research which tree you want and its needs. Try to get as much information as you can from the provider about your tree. This article offers a few brief tips about general care for Acers that should get you started in the right direction.
Planting Your Acer
Most Japanese Maples have delicate, deeply lobed leaves that are very susceptible to wind and the hot summer sun. Having the tree fully exposed will certainly lead to scorched leaves and a puny tree. Think of your tree's habit and mature size when planting. You would not want a tree that will be 15' wide in a few years planted too closely to any permanent structure or other trees. Choose a place with plenty of room in a partially shaded place, preferably a spot where your tree can get a nice dose of morning sun and be protected through the harshest part of those hot summer afternoons.
Gardeners will often plant their trees in holes that are too deep and too narrow. Roots need access to oxygen and room to grow. Dig a hole about three times the width of the root ball, and the crown (the place where the roots meet the trunk) should be level with the soil surface. If you have clay soil, make sure to break up the sides and bottom of the hole to prevent water from being trapped and rotting your brand new tree. If your tree was in a container, carefully pull apart the roots to ensure that your tree does not become girdled and strangle itself. Recover the soil to the crown, but do not pack it down tightly--loose dirt allows roots to become established.
Feeding and Watering Your Acer
Japanese Maples love moisture--during the warmer months, especially for the first few seasons, make sure you give your tree a good deep watering about twice a week to help it establish strong roots. An all-purpose slow-release fertilizer is perfect for Japanese Maples. Just work the fertilizer into the soil around the tree at the beginning of the season, and that should be plenty for the rest of the year. Some varieties, especially the dissectum varieties of Acer Palmatum, have very fine dissected leaves. These varieties will probably need a little more water and a little more attention to ensure that the leaves do not dry up and scorch in the summer or freeze in a late frost and scorch. If you suspect a late frost is headed your way, just go ahead and cover your Acers and any other delicates in your garden.
Maintaining Your Acer
If your tree has been properly planted, has established itself, and has developed a strong root system, the only thing left to do is periodic pruning and shaping. Pruning maples is really simple. Remove dead or damaged limbs, and any new growth that appears on the main trunk (allowing your tree to focus its energy on filling out its distinctly beautiful branches). You may also want to shorten long limbs that distract from the overall shape of the tree.
Whether it's a variety of Acer Japonicum or Acer palmatum, given the right care, your Japanese Maple will be stunning. When it comes to Acers, gardeners are always looking for something very specific, and it will be to your greatest advantage to not only consider the tips above, but research your tree and know exactly what it needs to secure your wonderful investment. Whether you are looking for dwarf Japanese Maples or dazzling bright Japanese Maples with fiery colored foliage, make sure you do your homework first, and your new tree will make your garden spectacular for years to come.
Thomas Andrews is a garden writer for Wayside Gardens, but this article was inspired by a little company called Kaboku Gardens, a seller of fine trees for traditional Japanese gardens.
Kirigami - The Japanese Art of Paper Cutting
Kirigami is the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting. Quite simply, kiri means "to cut" and gami, means "paper".
Making kirigami is as simple as taking a piece of paper and cutting tool (such as scissors or scalpel type knife) drawing an image and cutting it out. There are of course other techniques that are used, such as different ways of folding the paper (like Japanese origami) followed by cutting an image out.
By following a few steps, it's possible to create beautiful cut outs to decorate scrapbooks, cards, window hangings and even pop-up decorations.
In the beginning, it may sound difficult to do, but Kirigami is actually fun for for all ages and art levels.
Many children have actually tried Kirigami projects in their elementary schools. Usually in winter, paper snowflakes are made, cut out hearts for Valentine's Day, or a string of people holding hands to promote cooperation and friendship. All of these fun and simple projects are kirigami.
As a first attempt, remember that the difficulty is up to the creator. There are many projects that require simple cuts and designs. Choose any image with few details and begin from there on a blank piece of paper. It's important to keep the main image outline attached and only the "meaty" portions cut out.
The main tools and materials required for Kirigami are paper, a pencil, scissors or scalpel knife, and if you would like to make more detailed designs, a mini stapler, which will reinforce flimsy areas and keep the paper aligned for precise cuts.
There are three main rules to Kirigami, and they are fold, draw and cut.
While some designs require fairly specific folds, the best way to start is by folding a piece of paper in half and drawing the image on one side only, making sure to include the folded edge withing the image (this will keep the two sides of the paper together and create a mirror image of what you cut).
When drawing the image that you would like to cut out, it's best to draw half of it beginning from the folded edge. This works best for images like butterflies or flowers that require symetrical sides.
Once finished, there are many different things the Kirigami cut outs can be used for.
Here are some examples:
- Seal and string them up to make mobiles.
- Frame it in a clear glass frame for decoration around the home.
- Add translucent or metallic paper to the back (or create two identical cut outs to "sandwich" the metallic paper) and create a stained glass look. It's a beautiful window hanging.
- Make small Kirigami pieces, secure them to colourful or contrasting paper and place a magnet on the back.
- Secure them to blank cards or notebooks for decoration.
- Fold or curve them and secure the ends to create pop-up art.
- Use them as stencils.
try different kirigami techniques and combine them with other things like origami. The most important thing is to have fun with it and learn as you go.
Please check my blog to see more kirigami examples and step-by-step projects.
About the Author
Miho has a passion for learning and making most anything with her hands. Her fun and inventive mind creates a variety of unique pieces for everyone from child to adult, while also writing stories that educate and entertain the young. She enjoys everything from writing and illustrating children's books, to photography japanese crafts, woodworking, sculpting, sewing, painting and more. Miho tries to combine her love of traditional arts with modern concpets and create pieces that are not only pleasing to the eye, but have some form of funtionality in daily life. She now lives in Tokyo, Japan, where she provides products and supplies internationally and teaches children using her own storybooks and learning materials.
Why can't I make friends with other American Japanese people?
I'm half Japanese, and usually when I hang out with other Asian people there's like a click, and we're fast friends. I come from a town with few Asian people so its always nice not to be the only Asian at work or in a class, etc.
But with other Japanese people its weird. We're all never friends with eachother.
Do you think theres a reason for that?
To me, when you're talking about non-Indian Asians, there are 2 groups. Asians, and the Japanese. Asians are anybody from Cambodians to Chinese to Koreans. The Japanese stand on their own. You can refer to them as Asians, and they are...but most of the time, people refer to them as the Japanese.
Why? The Japanese are different from other Asians. They are the most educated, prosperous, and least violent. Unlike other Asian countries, Japan as a whole is well off. If you look at their entertainment, it's much different from other asian entertainment. Their way of thinking is generally different from other Asians.
I'm into Japanese things and I find that with most Asian Americans, with the exception of Sushi and Anime, their interest in the Japanese stops there. In fact, when people see my Japanese interest, I notice anywhere from a "I don't care" to even "disgust".
The Japanese are so different, so people may not like them or don't get along with them.
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