| Techniques - Repotting a hemlock |
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The pot has been cleaned out, new mesh wired into the drainage holes, new tying in wires provided and the bottom of the pot has had a drainage layer of large particle (after sieving) Akadama added. |
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The next layer to go into the pot is the actual compost mix, which is a mix I have used on a number of trees for many years and comprises of:-
1 part John Inns No. 2
1 part moss peat
1 part composed (orchid fine grade) bark
2 parts horticultural grit
2 parts Akadama.
NOTE. There are several types of soil that could be used and many members use a mix of Akadama and Kiryu. It is a matter of preference. |
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The tree has been placed in the pot and wire tied into position. The new compost is then worked in between the root ball and pot using a chopstick to compact the compost particles such that there are no voids. I have found that the best technique having inserted the chopstick into the compost mix is to wiggle the chopstick back and forth rather than use the chopstick as a ram into the compost. |
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The tree after re-potting. A top dressing of finely sieved Akadama could be applied to hide the larger compost particles but this is only really necessary when the tree is being displayed at a show. |
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June 2006.
The tree on the 24th June.
Pot was made by the owner.
Height: 73cm. Spread: 90cm. |
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