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I went to Barnes and Nobles but unfortunatley they didnt have Lewis' book. To be honest, I am not even sure if the Juniper I have is an Old Gold as when I bought it there was not tag on it and the guy at the nursery first said it was a Cypress and then decided it was an Old Gold. I should take some photos of it and post them to see if anyone can better identify it.

As far as your explanation on mixing organics and inorganics, I see no reason to believe that it would hurt the roots any more than inorganics on their own would. Wouldnt there be a chance that the organics would create healthy soil that slowly feeds the tree and the inorganics gives the roots additional feeding when they are applied, sort of force feeding the tree?

5-May-2004	#7
BonsaiBen bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: NYC Country: USA USDA Zone: Zone 7 AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 83	I went to Barnes and Nobles but unfortunatley they didnt have Lewis' book. To be honest, I am not even sure if the Juniper I have is an Old Gold as when I bought it there was not tag on it and the guy at the nursery first said it was a Cypress and then decided it was an Old Gold. I should take some photos of it and post them to see if anyone can better identify it. As far as your explanation on mixing organics and inorganics, I see no reason to believe that it would hurt the roots any more than inorganics on their own would. Wouldnt there be a chance that the organics would create healthy soil that slowly feeds the tree and the inorganics gives the roots additional feeding when they are applied, sort of force feeding the tree?