Typically a thin layer of fine particles, in this case akadama fines, is
layed on the surface for appearance and to provide a better habitat for any
mosses that might be placed there or that might spring up from windblown
spores.

David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
Bunabayashi Bonsai On The World Wide Web: http://www.bunabayashi.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ]On Behalf
Of Neal Ross
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 11:53 AM
To:
Subject: [IBC] soil question


In all the discussions I have read concerning the subject of soil
the ingredients are usually akadama, or pine/fir bark and some
sort of grit, sand or lava rock. On the cover of Bonsai Today #82
there is a Chinese Quince and I was wondering if anyone can tell
by looking at it what the top covering or soil in that specimen
is. It looks like plain dirt and I was wondering what people use
to get that look for their trees. The mix that I use works well
for me but looks completely different from that. Just curious,
not a life threatening question.

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