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Old 19-Jul-2004   #1
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My photography skills leave much to be desired...

I am curious as to the direction I should take with this fig and as to what pot would best compliment this tree.

Thanks in advance for your valued thoughts.

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Will,

here are a few suggestions.

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I prefer pot #2. The darker sepia tones of pot #1 seem to draw my eye away from the tree and I wind up seeing only the pot. #2 lessens this effect and I see the whole composition. For what its worth.
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Thanks Walter, I envy your eye for design. I also like the #2 pot, anyone know where I locate one like this?

One thing caught my eye and surprised me, the color of the soil. I noticed that the current mix I am using almost matches the trunk in color. The picture you posted with the second pot choice shows off a mix of a differant color and looks much more pleasing.

Is matching soil mix color and texture to the tree something that is practiced?
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'Is matching soil mix color and texture to the tree something that is practiced?'

Will,

this is like with clothing. some do it some don't . Lots of people could not care less.

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