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Magnolia

LieLie Posts: 39
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I have just bought 2 magnolia standards to go in the front of the house.the soil type described is `magnolias prefer a rich, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil.` 

Shall I mix 1/3 ericaceous compost 1/3 standard garden compost 1/3 well rotted manure together? Bit confused on how to give these trees a great start.

Looking forward hearing from you all! 

Many thanks, Lie

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698

    Do you know what soil type you have? If its fairly neutral, I'd just add dig in the manure.

  • LieLie Posts: 39
    Hi Ceres, forgot to mention a crucial part. They will be in large pots which is why i really want to nail the soilimage any suggestions? Regards! Lie
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    If in pots, I'd use 60% John Innes #3, 20% garden compost, 10% well rotted manure and 10% ericaceous.  The JI #3 is a superb base for permanent container plantings. image

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • LieLie Posts: 39

    Awesome. Thanks Bob! 

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