I have recently purchased a few trees from a garden centre that have been potted using a multi-purpose "heavy" compost. I fear it is too late to repot this year, so intend to keep them in their existing pots until next spring and then repot.
I am concerned that due to the wet Scottish climate the trees may be at risk of root rot if the root ball is constantly waterlogged through the coming autumn and winter.
Is there any best practise to follow in this situation? Should I try removing some of the loose soil from to top and bottom of the pot and refill with cat litter? Could I drive a chopstick through the soil and backfill with sand to aerate?
Any advice would be appreciated.
I am concerned that due to the wet Scottish climate the trees may be at risk of root rot if the root ball is constantly waterlogged through the coming autumn and winter.
Is there any best practise to follow in this situation? Should I try removing some of the loose soil from to top and bottom of the pot and refill with cat litter? Could I drive a chopstick through the soil and backfill with sand to aerate?
Any advice would be appreciated.