Sharpen tools

For the average bonsai practitioner, it may not be worth the cost or effort to sharpen tools the once of twice a year that is necessary.

Then if you start hybridizing the hybrids with each other, the resulting total seems to approach infinity. Naturally, the bonsai grower throws up his/her hands and goes off to trim trees or sharpen tools.

Begin to plan your repotting strategy and which pots to use
Clean out your potting shed in anticipation of the spring activities and sharpen tools
Sift and mix soil so that you are fully prepared for repotting in the spring ...

See also: Position, Wire, Nursery, Plant, Organic