One other thing mulching-in does that I don't think anyone mentioned. It
helps keep shallow-potted, small-potted, root-bound items from drying out
while other trees are still moist. This can be a problem if you aren't
checking on stuff all the time ( like I don't!) and some items might get to
dry and damage. I have a couple trees that I had this problem with in the
past so now each year I just mulch them into boxes.
BTW, for "touchy" things here in the NE ( for me anyway) like Tridents,
Satsuki, Needle Juniper, Bald Cypress I put them in styrofoam boxes with
some holes in bottom, a layer of mulch in bottom, tree w/ pot inside, then
mulch up over pot. Works great, no problems. Just watch to not OVERWATER
these.
Regards,
Dale Cochoy, Wild Things Bonsai Studio, Hartville, Ohio
http://www.WildThingsBonsai.Com
Specializing in power wood carving tools.
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