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Old 14-08-2007, 05:54 PM posted to rec.gardens,rec.gardens.edible
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Default Rocks on top of a plant pot

In article ,
"JS" wrote:

Most of my pots rest on concrete patio,
and therefore, staking is not practical.

Thanks,


JIMMY


"William Wagner" wrote in message
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In article ,
"JS" wrote:

I would like to ask the experts in the forum.
I live in Dallas, TX area where strong wind
and/or thunder storm is very common.
In order to keep my backyard tree pots
from being blown away by the strong wind,
I put rocks (draining type) to make the pots
heavier, that way they can withstand the
strong wind.
Is this OK? am I not going to cause any harm
to the trees (mainly Plumeria and some fruit trees)

Thanks in advance,


JIMMY


No expert here, but ever consider of staking a pot.
Drive a stake and get heavy duty electrical ties and put one or two
about. I'd also look at micro climate possible fixes like a low wall.

Bill who brings his plants onto his porch when it really blows.

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Ever hear of a star drill ?

Bill

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