I was wondering if anyone knew the “Japanese” term used when a group of enthusiasts sit down and critique a tree...I've seen the practice in a few magazines but don't know what it is called…Anyone got an idea!!
Nice rock Al...Would you consider parting with it if you don't plant that tree on it...Love to set trees on rocks...Did this one last November on some of that bowl rock…Have 50+ in different stages.
I'm searching the boards for information on layering a little leaf linden (Tilia cordata). Haven't found anything! I taken hard and softwood cuttings with no success. The seeds are extremely hard to propagate and that would take years. I've layered tons of trees. I know each species is...
"Soil Help"
Thanks Al, I've never used Akadama until recently...I got a nice redwood from Bob Shinion...He suggested Akadama for retention...Maybe you guys are on to something...The redwood loves the stuff and we all know that they love water...I'll give it a try and I'll post the...
Bill, this is what the organic consist of..
Basic Soil Mix:
1 part soil (clean top soil)
2 parts organic (sphagnum, peat and fir bark mix)
1 part sand
1 part crushed lava
Thanks
I need a little help with my soil mix…I’ve used “John Nakas” soil recipe here for years and it has served me well…The high summer heat in the Sacramento area has increased year by year…I find myself watering twice and sometimes three times a day…Everything in one and two gallon pots hold...
Al, need some soil advice…The hot weather here in Sacramento is increasing year by year and my soil recipe is starting to dry out to fast…I’ve been using John Nakas mix and in the past it has served me well, now I’m a little concerned…Watering twice and sometimes three times a day…Knowing your...