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Jim Lewis wrote:
I find it interesting that the students of a major artist are still taught this method. And many member of my club swear by putting a drainage layer in pots. Not trying to start any arguements just an observation. Bill Well, it has worked for "hundreds" of years. We know now that water flows through much easier if there are NO widely different soil layers, but it probably doesn't make a lot of difference in the long run. Roots, the actual flow of water through the soil, the actual act of planting the tree in the pot, and other factors probably mix most of the layers (except perhaps for the worst one -- the large pebbles in the bottom) anyway. moreover small particles tends to be carried down by watering and clog if the mix is all the same saze , and roots tends to run deep on theh pot surface this is why for a better drainage and aeration and watering is adviced to have a layer of coarse drainage .. if roots rot sets in is a real pain in the neck and when you loose a valuable plant you have understood how useful it is, for once and for all! ! |
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