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Originally Posted by Travis
Ornata wrote:
Newt Wrote:
Hi Tribon,
Just buy a bag of compost at the garden center. You don't need one with manure. Only put an inch on top of the soil if you are topdressing or you risk smothering the roots.
Newt
If it's going to live long-term in the container, it's probably best to give it something with a bit more structure. I'd suggest using a mix loam/topsoil and an ericaceous (or lime-free) compost.
You could incorporate home-made leafmould or some composted shredded bark. Make sure the pot has good drainage by first putting in a layer crocks, gravel or broken up polystyrene (if you have some to hand).
Putting a layer of gravel at the bottom of pots is no longer recomended.
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Travis in Shoreline (just North of Seattle) Washington
USDA Zone 8b
Sunset Zone 5
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Hi again Tribon,
I don't know what I was thinking when I posted to your before, but here's some links for growing trees in pots that should be helpful.
http://www.mountainmaples.com/WS4D_C...er_Growing.pdf
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile..._container.asp
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/new...oryType=garden
Newt
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