James purchased this weeping juniper (figure A) at half-price because its foliage didn't look good. "But I'm convinced that I can turn this ugly duckling into a spectacular specimen with a little judicious pruning and the proper pot," says James. "It takes a little vision perhaps, but that's what bonsai is all about." James chooses a suitably sized pot that can also withstand being left outside all winter. After filling the bottom with potting mix, he places the plant in the container and fills in around the plant with more potting soil.
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