Hello everybody!

I've wanted to get into Bonsai for about a year and actually received my first tree as a gift.

The Juniper also seems to be forgiving tree to begin with. I have it situated in an area that gives morning sun (east facing) while avoiding the scorching afternoons. From what I have read this seems to be a good spot. Since it's the summer I am watering pretty much every other day as the surface and top bit of soil dries out quickly. I read that Junipers like to almost dry out before watering again. I water in the late afternoon and give the foliage a spray with a bottle to keep it moist in conjunction with the water. Is there anything big I'm missing or doing wrong? I don't think I need to pinch it quite yet. I plan to fertilize in a week.

A few of the bottom most leaves on each branch are a little brown. Is this normal? Too much water.... too little? Too much sun?

keep it outdoors in direct sun he'll love it. water but dont over water feel the soil to see if it needs water or not water as needed not really on a pattern.

The minor brown needles at the base of a branch are normal. If you want, you can rub them off.