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amme 19-03-2012 02:28 PM

new to gardening! how do i get well drained soil in a pot???
 
I have bought a gypsohiia bulb and it says well drained soil, how can i achieve this in a pot??? I cannot put it in the garden as my dog will just dig it up

Dave Hill 19-03-2012 03:32 PM

new to gardening! how do i get well drained soil in a pot???
 
On Mar 19, 2:28*pm, amme wrote:
I have bought a gypsohiia bulb and it says well drained soil, how can i
achieve this in a pot??? I cannot put it in the garden as my dog will
just dig it up

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amme


I think you mean Gypsophila paniculata, commonly known as Baby's-
breath
A good multi purpose compost with pearlite, or gravel added should be
fine, but make sure if you are potting it you usera large pot I'd want
at least a 3 litre pot but better something bucket size.
I'd add a water retention granule such as Swell Gell toi the compost
as it will help to save watering, and it actualy helps with drainage.
david @ the normallly wet end of Swansea bay

amme 20-03-2012 06:56 AM

that's great thank you. i will get it all today and get planting


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