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3-Apr-2008	#11
SlapSlapSlappy bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Dec-2007 Location: Phoenix Country: AZ USA Posts: 102	Thanks for the replies. Well since I have already repotted my trees, I don't think I only need to put one tree in a grow box. It's an olive seedling that was given to me to train to sell at one of our club's shows next year. It's basically a stick in a pot right now so hopefully I can get the trunk to thicken a bit in 2 growing seasons.

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12-Apr-2008

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Originally Posted by SlapSlapSlappy

Hi,

I'm planning on building some grow boxes to put some of my plants in to thicken the trunk. I have a bunch of time since now isn't the time to repot in my climate. Would it be more beneficial to the trees if I stuck the grow boxes in the ground? The soil in the garden is horrible, so I'm afraid that if the roots start poking out of the grow box, they would not enjoy it. I'm thinking about building oversized grow boxes to try and replicate being in the ground. The temperatures here get really warm (116F during the hottest parts). What should I do?

i would try that grow bag.......

its a thing you put the roots of the tree in
a "control bag" they call it

it automatically root prunes it and keeps the roots controlled and neat

so when u dig it up in time......there is less shock

12-Apr-2008	#13
PatArizona Bonsai Master, in my mind Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Back Home in Northern California Country: USA Posts: 1,635	"...an olive seedling that was given to me to train to sell at one of our club's shows next year...". If you have only one year...forget the bag. Why not ask somebody in the club how they get the best short term results? Pat __________________ BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain. THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life. Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California

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