anttal63

my feeling and logic tells me that deeper in the ground there is elements we cant provide in a pot. one main factor roots being unrestricted to grow regardless of having a tile or such object underneath them, they can travel outwards without tangle and reach for the depths. on the other hand there are trees that can thrive more in the condition control of a pot. these trees dont like to to be wet for fear of drownig or growth retardation (example juniper squamata). but can be done in the ground when you know what you are doing and the variables have been taken care of as much as possible. theres never an excuse to not water your trees when in need. i always wish for more rain because i see a difference with rain water. tanks are great for this reason. the real thing is always the best i think. after all that rambling i am in the process of looking for a new home with more land so that i can develope most of my trees in the ground. i will be setting up a fairly sofisticated grow area. so i favour ground. but pots and grow boxes do have a place.

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Antonio . . .
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