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  1. Mike Jones

    growboxes

    I've not used for ages but when I did I secured four lightweight alloy strips to each upper edge. Drilled some small holes in them and then wired across the tree down to the metal strips to secure the tree in the styro. I get pallets for free so make wooden boxes myself thee days. reminded me...
  2. Mike Jones

    Nagasaki Crab Apple

    Thank you all, great comments, Mike
  3. Mike Jones

    Nagasaki Crab Apple

    I have been partners with this tree for almost three decades now. Whilst I grow it in a different manner than rounded, I like the shape and it works for me. I re-potted almost to bare root just four weeks ago. It was overdue a re-pot by three years as indeed I was overdue a spine operation...
  4. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    As an honest thought guys, in your opinions .... do you see more of this kind of leaf damage down to over or under watering? I've a reason for asking and will explain later. Mike
  5. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    I've taken some pictures which I've included below but to be fair it was at its worse last Summer. I have removed many of the brown tipped leaves. You can however hopefully see what I mean. There does not seem to be any issue with buds, I counted over 300 and gave up, yes I'm that sad, I was...
  6. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    I honestly think it is a combination of the three. Under or over is a tough diagnosis. Took some pics safternoon so will upload later after tea. Mike
  7. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Yes very similar to your pic but this was occurring prior to frosts, I'll do some pictures. Mike
  8. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Thanks Andrew. I've read everything, warts and all:-) I think when the time is right I shall repot prior to flowering and once said flowers are swollen remove the lot. Root ball wise, I suppose I am just going to have to cross that bridge when I examine it. How is Vine Weevil with...
  9. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Bill, I would not use it on Pines. There is every possibility it would kill the beneficial fungus within the soil. Mike
  10. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Good link, one of which I had not come across. Thank you. Mike
  11. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Thank you Si; my reply whilst short is lengthy in the gratitude for what you have included in your post. You have given me some food for thought here. I would guess your suggestions for more frequent watering during this time while over-wintered is based on it is impossible to over water if...
  12. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Only when they need it. Small ones maybe once in 2-3 years, large specimens, 3-5 with 5 being the absolute maximum. Mike
  13. Mike Jones

    Silicone used for cut paste

    I've pretty much stopped sealing now; the exception is Maples if I have not had the opportunity to root prune prior to reduction. On silicone, no I wouldn't use it but have used PVA glue some years ago when I ran out of Lac. (which I still like for root sealing) Lac Balsan that is. I've even...
  14. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Many thanks everyone. Indeed then your comments have been really helpful; bare rooting it is not then. The only area I feel a bit uncomfortable with is the top layer/surface roots, you still maintain it is OK to carefully disturb? Everything else seems plain enough sailing. Mike
  15. Mike Jones

    Satsuki repotting

    Hi all Sorry to jump straight in with a thought, but didn't see a 'say hello' section (does anyone read them anyway?:-) Over the past couple of decades I have had some wonderful Satsuki that sadly died. All were fine until it came to repotting. I've not ever done a bare rooted repot because I...
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