jackmickelberg(deceased)

Hey Hermit!

You've struck a nerve with me. So much is written regarding the "perfect" soil mixture. I think we enthusiasts tend to overthink the plumbing a bit when it comes to soil. I regularly collect trees from a deserted gravel pit, where they grow in a mixture of sand and pea gravel.

Basically, if it kepps your tree thriving, and drains well, your soil has passed the test! Check out my article on soil at:

www.geocities.com/jacksbonsai/soil.html

Capt. Jack