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Can a young pot-bound tree with circling roots be saved?
Comments (9)Next time you go to buy a tree, pull it out of the pot before you buy it. At least in a normal pot, you should see fine roots around the outer surface of the rootball. You may even see a few that are a little larger, but they should not be so big that you cannot either straighten them out (when you are planting the tree) or prune them away (without worrying about hurting the plant). At planting, you really don't want any roots circling around the rootball or kinked in knots. Your tree's roots will grow larger and larger as the tree grows, so picture the rootball as all those roots grow many times their current size. If all the roots are locked into a tight ball (or pot-shaped cylinder), the trees root system will not be sufficient to support the tree or supply water and nutrients. Even if some roots are able to grow out away from the tree, a potbound rootball will become more congested with age, and failure will become more and more likely. Some people even recommend complete removal of all potting material during the planting process. They believe that poor root system structure is so important, that the extra shock, brought on by bare rooting, is worth it. Personally, I prefer a more modest approach. I remove a lot of the excess potting material, but leave all that I can while still being able to ensure that all the roots are straightened out and growing away from the tree. Usually, I form a cone at the base of the plant that allows the roots to radiate away from the base of the tree and slightly down into the soil. If you have questions about this, please let me know. Sometimes describing things like this in few words is not easy. Also, see the link below for what I hope are very helpful instructions about how to plant a tree or shrub. Here is a link that might be useful: Planting a Tree or Shrub...See MoreCan you help me prune this Maple? (See Pics)
Comments (2)Hi, It certainly needs prunning, a lot of those side branches want to be off ,but cannot really tell by the photo as you cannot make all the branches out. George. Here is a link that might be useful: George's Japanese Garden...See MoreWhat do you hide and what can you see...
Comments (14)I also believe in having a well run organized home--everything has it's place. I have lots of organizer compartments in my drawers to stash all the pencils, keys, extraneous clutter, etc. I just bought a set of pretty baskets for my DH's closet because I was tired of looking at the clutter in his shelves when his closet was open. I'm thinking of getting some smaller sized wicker containers for some cubbies I have in my message center. Or I could get some cardboard boxes and cover with fabric... next year sometime. Yet, are things always put back? With three kids and my DH, most certainly not. I also don't like wires showing yet my DH is a tech nut and we have lots of tech goodies which are in various stages of completion--due to many demands on his time--so in theory once the area gets finished, I'm going to hide all those wires. I am fast becoming a fan of wireless stuff, though. I just got a new keyboard and mouse last week for my computer and they are wireless. Love, love, love it!!! That and well placed grommits and putting outlets in cabinets wherever possible. We have an outlet in the masterbath hutch for the sonicare so no toothbrushes setting out, outlet and phone jack in cab. below for message center, plus outlet in office cabinet for the charging station for all the phones, cameras, and DH's misc. tech goodies....See MoreYou've heard of my infamous courtyard, now you can see it
Comments (6)Glenn, thank you my friend. Sonni, I love it. I work online, and sit in front of my window all day loking out at it. It makes me so happy. Jane, I have to keep the figs in pots because of nematodes. Others are in pots because they have to be moved or brought in for freezes and hurricanes. Bea, we have always known we are twins of different mothers. LOL I'm so glad you have a rack like mine! I started to paint it, but I just love old, rusty, rustic looking things, don't you? People tease me about my "garden junk," but hey -- free is free, right? That coleus needs to be in more sun. It turns a beautiful dark red in full sun....See More- 4 years ago
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