In this episode, Bartek asks Mario about pruning in situations familiar to many bonsai practitioners: what if the tree didn’t grow strongly after repotting? Or what if it responded surprisingly well – is it safe to prune then, or should you wait? How can you tell when a tree is too weak, and how should you plan your work in that case? A sincere conversation between student and master about the real-life challenges we all face. Let us know in the comments if you enjoy this format!