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Just be careful and don't be too aggressive. I like to use chopsticks as opposed to metal root hooks - softer - less damage. If the old soil is really compacted, don't bare root in one repotting, do about one-quater to one half now and the rest in the next repotting. Alternatively, if you don't want to risk the partial bare-rooting, at least "poke" some holes through ther compacted stuff to allow space for new roots to grow. Make sure you use well draining soil with little or no organics. JMHO.

15-Apr-2006	#2
David Yedwab bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Jun-2003 Location: NJ Country: US USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 4 5 Posts: 408	Just be careful and don't be too aggressive. I like to use chopsticks as opposed to metal root hooks - softer - less damage. If the old soil is really compacted, don't bare root in one repotting, do about one-quater to one half now and the rest in the next repotting. Alternatively, if you don't want to risk the partial bare-rooting, at least "poke" some holes through ther compacted stuff to allow space for new roots to grow. Make sure you use well draining soil with little or no organics. JMHO. __________________ David Yedwab