I will leave actions until spring and will probably go back to the wall trellis, as it looks like it is a safer way to support the plant, although the pot I am going to put it into is a lumpy one that I have a job moving, let alone the wind blowing it over
It's surprising how wind can topple even a heavy pot though Gordon. The foliage can be hefty and it just becomes top heavy. I think GD is right - the trellis is probably a better option, but you may still need to keep an eye on it if high winds are forecast, as the pot could still go and any foliage attached to the wall/trellis would be ripped away.
Perhaps you could look at putting a band of something strong (rope or webbing?) round the rim of the pot and attaching that to the wall behind the pot so that it's not too visible.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
What fertilzers were you using? You need something that is balanced in its ingredients. Not too high in nitrogen as are many of the Miracle grow products are.
(This is an example about blood fish and bone.) "Ready to use" Helps build soil fertility. Encourages strong, healthy rooting Increases crop yield
NPK 3-9-3 Size 1.5kg, 3.5kg, 7kg, 10kg
I am really annoyed by the on line advertisements for these fertilizer products that never now show the actual ingredient balance of what you are trying to buy.. . It is the first thing I look at.
How many people don't know or can't be bothered to find out? Grumpy old woman rant.
I have used miracle grow, but I have changed to using Tomorite...an old guy I knew who used to grow anything under the sun veg, flowers etc etc and he stated that he only ever used Tomorite.
I have used Fish & bone in other areas of the garden, but not in any pots, how often do you apply it?, presumably just fork it into the surface and water in?
You mention NPK 3-9-3.....can you recommend any particular brand?
Interested in use of Coir......could I replant my Clematis into a mix of 35% Coir + 35% soil based compost and 30% sand??
Also I have japanes acacia in a pot (looks healthy) where the soil is very seriously compacted, what should I pot that into (I know that any compost should be ericaceous)
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Thanks for all helpful comments
I will leave actions until spring and will probably go back to the wall trellis, as it looks like it is a safer way to support the plant, although the pot I am going to put it into is a lumpy one that I have a job moving, let alone the wind blowing it over
It's surprising how wind can topple even a heavy pot though Gordon. The foliage can be hefty and it just becomes top heavy. I think GD is right - the trellis is probably a better option, but you may still need to keep an eye on it if high winds are forecast, as the pot could still go and any foliage attached to the wall/trellis would be ripped away.
Perhaps you could look at putting a band of something strong (rope or webbing?) round the rim of the pot and attaching that to the wall behind the pot so that it's not too visible.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Good suggestion...
What fertilzers were you using? You need something that is balanced in its ingredients. Not too high in nitrogen as are many of the Miracle grow products are.
(This is an example about blood fish and bone.) "Ready to use" Helps build soil fertility. Encourages strong, healthy rooting Increases crop yield
NPK 3-9-3 Size 1.5kg, 3.5kg, 7kg, 10kg
I am really annoyed by the on line advertisements for these fertilizer products that never now show the actual ingredient balance of what you are trying to buy.. . It is the first thing I look at.
How many people don't know or can't be bothered to find out? Grumpy old woman rant.
'You must have some bread with it me duck!'
Hi,
I have used miracle grow, but I have changed to using Tomorite...an old guy I knew who used to grow anything under the sun veg, flowers etc etc and he stated that he only ever used Tomorite.
I have used Fish & bone in other areas of the garden, but not in any pots, how often do you apply it?, presumably just fork it into the surface and water in?
You mention NPK 3-9-3.....can you recommend any particular brand?
That was "Westlands " blood fish and bone .
Westlands is a reasonably good manufacturer of such things. Their multipupose compost is a recent best seller.
'You must have some bread with it me duck!'
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Interested in use of Coir......could I replant my Clematis into a mix of 35% Coir + 35% soil based compost and 30% sand??
Also I have japanes acacia in a pot (looks healthy) where the soil is very seriously compacted, what should I pot that into (I know that any compost should be ericaceous)
Wondering if the clematis has been overfed - ie put on lots of leaves at the expense of flowers? Is that a possibility?
Hi Hogweed,
No not overfed, I only feed at irregular intervals