Mark Hill wrote:

Brent;

It appears from your drainage logic that my cascade pots should contain soil
that is more able to retain water at higher elevations.
This logic also suggests that I shouldn't water my cascades as often, and
that dryness tests should be performed lower into the soil.
Hmmmmmm ..... now you've got me thinking .... maybe I should consider
changing the soil in my cascades this spring.


Mark

I wouldn't go overboard with this phenomenon. If your cascade is doing
just fine with your current system, then don't fix something that isn't
broke. Just keep it in mind for the future. You can increase the water
holding capacity by changing the soil slightly or using a slightly
larger pot. Cascade pots typically hold more soil anyhow than low flat
pots. So, take all these factors into consideration. Also consider the
species. If you have a cascade juniper, they prefer to be on the dry
side anyhow.

Brent
EvergreenGardenworks.com


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