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"Since it's one of the few things that we really can contol and use to our advantage, a good soil mixture is probably the biggest thing on our minds. Getting a soil that retains enough water, but drains well.... that retains nutrients without soil collapse.... that stays within the pH range of the tree... and that promotes good, healthy roots because of being a positive environment for root growth, is very important to everyone."

Joanie

Taking control, hhmmm. Not to over simplify the importance of good soil.
But over a period of twenty years growing bonsai I have come to the conclusion just like most things in life, "Simpler is better"
The two ingredients I mentioned earlier in this thread are all you need to do the job and do it well.
If mixing expensive imported material will make you feel better than so be it. Your trees won't know the difference.

It will only make your back sore and your wallet thinner.

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The original Four Seasons Bonsai Club of Michigan.
Guest master Pedro Morales visit was a huge success.
Tellys Greenhouse, 3301 John R road, Troy Mi. 48083

Four Seasons Bonsai Club meetings monthly.
Troy, Michigan

"Anything is possible when you don't know what you are doing"................someone famous I think.

8-Apr-2007	#33
Repotter Hec DeBrabant Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: Southern Michigan Country: USA USDA Zone: 5 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 993	So its all about..... "Since it's one of the few things that we really can contol and use to our advantage, a good soil mixture is probably the biggest thing on our minds. Getting a soil that retains enough water, but drains well.... that retains nutrients without soil collapse.... that stays within the pH range of the tree... and that promotes good, healthy roots because of being a positive environment for root growth, is very important to everyone." Joanie Taking control, hhmmm. Not to over simplify the importance of good soil. But over a period of twenty years growing bonsai I have come to the conclusion just like most things in life, "Simpler is better" The two ingredients I mentioned earlier in this thread are all you need to do the job and do it well. If mixing expensive imported material will make you feel better than so be it. Your trees won't know the difference. It will only make your back sore and your wallet thinner. __________________ http://www.tellys.com http://www.Fourseasonsbonsai.com The original Four Seasons Bonsai Club of Michigan. Guest master Pedro Morales visit was a huge success. Tellys Greenhouse, 3301 John R road, Troy Mi. 48083 Four Seasons Bonsai Club meetings monthly. Troy, Michigan "Anything is possible when you don't know what you are doing"................someone famous I think.