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What can I add to compost to help drainage
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Welsh_and_proud
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in Gardening
I bought Bulrush Professional John Innes No.3 compost to repot a bamboo plant and a gooseberry plant but the soil doesn't drain water so what can I use to help drainage.
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Are there holes in your planter? If there are, don't worry, they'll be fine.
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-taff said:Are there holes in your planter? If there are, don't worry, they'll be fine.
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Unpot everything, examine the compost. It sounds like a case of overwatering, diseased roots or drainage holes that are too small. A few crocks or sizeable stones in the bottom will sort the drainage.
I suspect you may need ericaceous compost, both plants can tolerate acidic soil..._0 -
DiggerUK said:Unpot everything, examine the compost. It sounds like a case of overwatering, diseased roots or drainage holes that are too small. A few crocks or sizeable stones in the bottom will sort the drainage.
I suspect you may need ericaceous compost, both plants can tolerate acidic soil..._0
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