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Tim:

Working with garden centre stock has its challenges. The first repot is a $%*&@!

The pot-bound roots are pretty much braided (and braids turn into dreadlocks if left long enough, lol). They cross and weave and go in and out. The more you can cut off the better, but again I'm not familiar with cottoneaster so seek more advice.

Use a rake or chopstick and work from the outside in, bit by bit. Starting at the center and working out will just end up ripping and destroying.

good luck

pootsie

15-Mar-2006	#4
pootsie The Cat's Apprentice *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: May-2004 Location: Columbus o-HI-o Country: USofA USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 3,065	Tim: Working with garden centre stock has its challenges. The first repot is a $%*&@! The pot-bound roots are pretty much braided (and braids turn into dreadlocks if left long enough, lol). They cross and weave and go in and out. The more you can cut off the better, but again I'm not familiar with cottoneaster so seek more advice. Use a rake or chopstick and work from the outside in, bit by bit. Starting at the center and working out will just end up ripping and destroying. good luck pootsie __________________ p.s. My cat is a bonsaiTALK Master. Columbus Bonsai Society