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Ornamental stones top of pot plant

leeali86leeali86 Posts: 75
in Tools and techniques
I have 4 pots in my small garden 
1 lavender 
1 bay tree
1 daisy 
and another I’m not sure on the name I’ll attach a picture so maybe someone could identify for me? My question is I’ve coved the top soil with Ornamental stones on all of these, is this ok? or will it cause issues for the plants?

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  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    Your plants will be fine with a stone mulch, it will help keep weeds at bay and slowing water evaporation. And it looks good :)
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Most stones are ok, but avoid anything with limestone as rainwater will very slowly dissolve it and make the compost too alkaline.
    Do you know what the stones are that you've used?
    Can't help with the id tho.

    Billericay - Essex

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    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • leeali86leeali86 Posts: 75
    edited May 2020
    Thanks for replying I’m not too sure on what stones they are as haven't  got the packaging anymore, they do seem to be slightly chalky/dusty if that’s any help?
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    If they are a bit dusty they could well be limestone as limestone does break down slowly, and they do look rather like limestone chippings.
    Personally I'd use something else to be on the safe side - granite or quartz chips are both widely available.
    Garden centres that sell pond or tropical fish usually have a range of safe pebbles and grit suitable for aquariums and ponds that will not contain any limestone.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • leeali86leeali86 Posts: 75
    Yeah think you maybe right, I will change them as soon as I can thank you again for replying
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    You're welcome.
    May be an idea to post another question re. your palm id
    Best wishes

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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