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  • margaretbirks942margaretbirks942 Posts: 10
    thank you, i will rehome them this week and use the soil you recommend , they sell John Innes at my local garden nursery!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Just a small note - as the water has run through very rapidly @margaretbirks942, that's often because the compost in the pot has become so dehydrated, that it can't take up the water quickly enough, and it's not then doing any good.
    Because of that, if you put the pots into a tray or saucer of some kind, then water [the water will run through into the tray] and leave them - they'll gradually soak the water up - just like a sponge. That way - you'll have them properly hydrated, and you can carry on your watering more normally   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • margaretbirks942margaretbirks942 Posts: 10
    Thanks , a good point about water running out to quick, i have saucers so i will use them until i repot them.Then of course i will keep using the saucers.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Just make sure you don't leave the saucers in place once there's any consistent rain - although you may not get too much of that! 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • margaretbirks942margaretbirks942 Posts: 10
    We may not get as much rain as the Uk, but by golly when it rains it rains, but still have to remember to check the soil regularly!

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Good luck  :)
    I was in Spain many years ago [March/April time] when there was snow, and the whole place just shut down. They hadn't had snow for such a long time, no one knew what to do  :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • margaretbirks942margaretbirks942 Posts: 10
    That was March 2010 ! we havent had any since then, although Northern Spain adjacent to France do get small snowfalls most years





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    My most vivid memory was the pylons which had keeled over - presumably because they just aren't as sturdy as the ones here  :D
    I was in the north [Girona]  although visited Barcelona too. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • margaretbirks942margaretbirks942 Posts: 10
    Another question regarding my lavender plants. I am going to repot them into bigger size pots, what size would you recommend? Would i place some stones at the bottom before i add the soil?
    thank
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Just an inch or two bigger would be fine, although you could probably make them bigger, as they look quite well established plants.
    I wouldn't put gravel at the bottom, but I'd mix up a good, gritty, loam based medium. That means they have enough sustenance if they're staying potted, but also means they have drainage for the rain  [ ;) ]or when you water by hand. You can then amend the top layer each year with compost and any food if it's needed, although they don't really need much. 
    If you're intending keeping them potted - it's worth getting some nice glazed pots or similar. They retain moisture better in hot weather. Terracotta is more traditional, especially for your location, but it absorbs moisture. You can always seal them with varnish or OVA if you can get it though   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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