pacifica
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I have Black Mission and Italian Black abt 6 ft height of each being potted in large containers outdoor for 2 years and now they are about to wake up from dormant. I am thinking to put Sunshine brand Peat Moss on top on of the soil then on top of the peat moss, I will add some mini nuggets to maintain moisture during summer. so I do not have to water them almost everyday What do you think ?
drew51
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Hard to say as if you live in California it's going to be a lot different than if you lived in Alaska. Since you have not said or have in your profile where you are, it is just about impossible to give advice.
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ricky
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Due to sunny day or not, it is guess work to tell the moisture level in soil. I think that it is better to get moisture/PH meter to filter out all guess work. not sure this inexpensive tool work or not for $5 USD.http://www.amazon.com/Moisture-Meter-Light-Test-Function/dp/B007FMVOVK I ordered this from China website for $3.3 but it will take one month to arrive here, Not sure that you can find it from dollar store locally.
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I have used this for the past year it seems to work well. I do recommend this as it helps eliminate over watering. Bought mine at home depot.
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pacifica
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Originally Posted by drew51 Hard to say as if you live in California it's going to be a lot different than if you lived in Alaska. Since you have not said or have in your profile where you are, it is just about impossible to give advice.
I am from Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Summer temperature could be around 20C to 28C in the day time, so I usually water all containers every two days.
pacifica
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ricky Due to sunny day or not, it is guess work to tell the moisture level in soil.
I think that it is better to get moisture/PH meter to filter out all guess work.
not sure this inexpensive tool work or not for $5 USD.
http://www.amazon.com/Moisture-Meter-Light-Test-Function/dp/B007FMVOVK I ordered this from China website for $3.3 but it will take one month to arrive here, Not sure that you can find it from dollar store locally.
Hi Ricky, I will buy one as recommended