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Acers in pots
First urg question [so be gentle ]... I really hope this doesn't sound as daft as it might first appear but... I've got 4 small Acers [my own little Acer glade, for anyone who knows the wonders of Westonbirt Arboretum. ] in pots on the dappled, shady side of the garden. They're all doing quite well - albeit showing the signs of a dry and warm wind summer, with some of the tips going a bit crinkly - but I have a question about watering: All the Acers are planted in an ericaceous compost [and top dressed with a decorative gravel/slate mulch to help retain the moisture], and this year I added a water butt for these watering purposes. However, this summer has been so dry that I haven't really had enough rainwater to use in these pots. But I've also been mindful of the fact that tap water will effectively wash all the acid from the compost, so the question is essentially this: Is it best [assuming the Acers don't look like they're about to keel over and die, obviously] to keep them relatively low on water and *only* water with rainwater from the butt when available, or isn't the ericaceous such an issue with Acers and I would actually be better off keeping them well watered with tap water. Thanks. -- Flower Bobdew South Facing Garden South West: UK |
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