[IBC] Growing suggestions
Cats may not do much harm, but dogs can destroy whatever you plant in the
ground by digging them up and dragging them around. So, it is reasonable to take precautions. 12"-18" diameter pots are not that big for the purposes of growing larger trunks. If growing in the ground is not feasible, use a much larger container. At building supply outlets you can find large plastic containers for mixing up concrete. These make great containers for growing out or for placing newly collected trees for a stabilization period. Another alternative is to build a container of wood. Scrap lumber is just fine. It's always good to recycle. Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com ================================ writes: I want to plant some of the trees I've got so I can grow them up and get some nice trunk action happening. I'm hesitant to plant trees in the ground here - I get a few visiting cats and dogs on occasions and am afraid they will damage them. I thought instead of making up a few growing boxes, or at least getting some really big pots (12 - 18" diameter ones) to do this. Any suggestions on what is the best way to go? Also what about depth? 6" seems to be ok to me, but I really have no basis for this opinion. I look forward to your replies, thanks again one and all. ============= This is going to depend upon the species you want to try. First, cats and dogs are probably not going to bother trees that much and if they do you may get some character from the damage. As far as pots are concerned I do two things. I have some 12 inch bulb pans that are six inches deep and I have some large clay pots that are as much as 24 by 24. Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Growing suggestions
In a message dated 6/29/2003 12:32:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes: Cats may not do much harm, but dogs can destroy whatever you plant in the ground by digging them up and dragging them around. The only problem I have with Cats is a suspicion that the males (females too for that matter) will sometimes spray plants as part of marking territory. This can burn leaves and defoliate. BUT, it doesn't happen often enough to worry about and there are many cats in my neighborhood. I have never had a dog dig up plants and drag them around. I do sometimes have a problem with raccoons. They will instinctively investigate any disturbed soil. (One of their favorite delicacies is gopher tortoise eggs which are usually buried near the mouth of the gopher tortoise burrow. Yes, in Central Florida we have a tortoise that spends all of its life on dry land and digs deep tunnels in our sand hills. "Gopherhill" Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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