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Could we have some explanation as to exactly how top watering is different from dunking your tree in water ? I don't really see how there could be that much difference, can someone help me ? Doesn't the water drain out after dunking the tree as well ? What kind of water or fertilizer are you using that you get salt build up so easily ? I have been taught that dunking your tree is a good way to flush excess salts, especially for Japanese maples.

12-Mar-2006	#7
dtree bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: St. Paul Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 263	Could we have some explanation as to exactly how top watering is different from dunking your tree in water ? I don't really see how there could be that much difference, can someone help me ? Doesn't the water drain out after dunking the tree as well ? What kind of water or fertilizer are you using that you get salt build up so easily ? I have been taught that dunking your tree is a good way to flush excess salts, especially for Japanese maples.