I have no plants in the ground and i read earlier this week that one of the causes of white spots on plants is because of mineral deposits from...
Interestingly i remember when i repotted it last winter the roots were tiny but as i say im concerned about how tall its getting . Its staked...
From what i am reading any plant is prone to mineral accumulation if tap water is usedtheres a shop near me that is selling deioinised battery...
I keep reading that tap water can cause problems for plants regardless of the plant type.Is there anyone who regularly uses filtered water...
So you are all saying my patio tree isn't suitable for patios ? It has about 4/5 apples on it but as I say, I'm worried about its height
Thanks this is interesting as i was a bit annoyed at having to buy a 50 L pot in the first place for something thats supposed to be a patio...
Oh thats interesting, i only use peat free compost , can you recommend a brand of compost ?Similarly someone mentioned use potting soil but...
so do Wickes Timber Garden Tree Stake - 40 x 1800mm | Wickes.co.uk might get it from there
i dont really do amazon and cannot go to a garden centre today so want to order one online could go get thisGarden Stake
I agree its only when i see them online that i worry but ive had the one in the garden for a few years now, ive seen the teracotta b and q pots...
I think i will just put some soil on top then as i dont think its wise to repot it now.Can anyone recommend a good website that sells stakes. I...
The 50Litre pot in your link is the one i have but this is supposed to be a patio dwarf apple tree . If it needs more than a 50 Litre pot then i...
Its hard to find something a bit bigger than 50L but i think i might leave it as it is. I imagine the forum will go into meltdown if i said that...
hmm well for some reason the soil/compost level definitely decreases in my pots. I do what you say during the winter but normally take the whole...
Thanks the bark is only there as a mulch to stop water loss that has happened when it has been very hot . Its not part of the soil mix. but i...
It was planted years ago and each winter i take it out and repot it because the soil level goes down . The pot was filled to the top with soil...
Thanks for the reply. Im only interested in whether i should do something to make it a bit more vertical but your reply seems to suggest that i...
The wind has affected my apple tree in that its not looking straight. Its been like this for 3 weeks now. Im wondering if i should dig it out...
I don't like the look of them, but I guess if they will go soon I can just leave them. The only mulch I use is tree bark but maybe I should change...
What should I do about the mushrooms i can see in the soil
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