On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 19:16:08 +0100, "David W.E. Roberts"
wrote:

One thing I do with pot trees and shrubs - especially my fig - is to leave a
few weeds in the pot along with the tree.

The health of the weeds is a much quicker and clearer indication of
conditions in the pot than the apparent health of the tree.
The tree is generally very slow to react, but when it shows signs of
distress then it is very unhappy.

If the weeds are wilting, dying and going brown , the pot is too dry.

What a good idea David! A good excuse for not weeding too!

Pam in Bristol