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For my maples I use a mixture of 25% Turface, 25% Crushed Lava, and 50% composted pine bark. All of these ingredients should be readily available locally . . . if not, they can also be found online.

I've been using this mixture for three years now and have had wonderful results from all my tree's. The mix holds water well, but drains very quickly. I can't comment on the long term sustainability of this mix, but I'm sure its going to hold up just fine. This is not a unique recipe by the way . . . lots use it.

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Here's to a long life and a merry one, a quick death and an easy one, a pretty girl and an honest one, a cold beer and another one!

22-May-2007	#3
007 Secret Agent Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan Country: U.S. USDA Zone: 5/6 AHS Heat Zone: 4/5 Posts: 838	For my maples I use a mixture of 25% Turface, 25% Crushed Lava, and 50% composted pine bark. All of these ingredients should be readily available locally . . . if not, they can also be found online. I've been using this mixture for three years now and have had wonderful results from all my tree's. The mix holds water well, but drains very quickly. I can't comment on the long term sustainability of this mix, but I'm sure its going to hold up just fine. This is not a unique recipe by the way . . . lots use it. __________________ Here's to a long life and a merry one, a quick death and an easy one, a pretty girl and an honest one, a cold beer and another one!