General
General gardening issues here in the Philippines. Since we are just north of the equator I am finding this area to present different issues than those I confronted in the north-eastern USA.
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Substrate Considerations Part 1
What substrate do you use? I think this is one of the most common questions that keeps coming up on the Bonsai groups. Even if these words aren’t part of the question if often comes down as a factor when considering if you are overwatering or underwatering etc. I am not sure the question also…
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Staining Cement Bonsai Pots
I guess they don’t have to be Bonsai pots as anything can be planted in the pots afterwards. One thing I tried to read about before begining this is would the final stained pot leach bad chemicals into the plants, and the answer is NO. That was good news. I did a bit of research…
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Import plants to the Philippines?
Importing plants was my question. I saw so many plants that I wanted to get into the garden, but finding them in the Philippines was more challenging than I wanted. I am not sure why, but one theory is that importing plants brings with it potentially expensive products if you are commercial. So expensive plants…
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Root rot even when you think you are doing things right
Root rot, not really a good news story. I thought it would be better for me to post my experience in the hope it helps even one person. I will show some of my learning through failure lessons. Oh joy! Though not every one of my failures comes with an informative picture, I will try…
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Wound sealer?
Wound sealer, do you use it or no? In the past wound sealer was recommended when pruning plants or when a tree/plant was damaged in a storm or by other causes. Wound sealer was thought to add a layer of protection to the plant that prevented moisture loss, pest and other negative factors. I think…