Rain, Rain, Rain

Laethe · Post by **Laethe** » February 14th, 2009, 8:46 am

As it has been pretty wet here in Sydney this week, wondering if it is better to, after a few days put your trees undercover?? or just leave them out in it.

I would think that the earth would distribute the water better then pots / containers.

I have never moved them before and they are all fine but wondering if this can damage the tree in the same way incorrect watering does ??

PeterW · Post by **PeterW** » February 14th, 2009, 9:02 am

Laethe wrote:As it has been pretty wet here in Sydney this week, wondering if it is better to, after a few days put your trees undercover?? or just leave them out in it.

I would think that the earth would distribute the water better then pots / containers.

I have never moved them before and they are all fine but wondering if this can damage the tree in the same way incorrect watering does ??

I get great rainfall where i am. All my trees are in a very free draining mix and i leave them out in the rain always. I have had 125mm here since yesterday afternoon, still raining heavily now. It wont damage the tree, provided your mix is free draining enough to cope with it. If you have run off happening, it will wash away the mix.
Peter

Post by **kcpoole** » February 14th, 2009, 9:39 am

I never bring mine in, I make sure the pots( nursery pots) do not sit on the ground and get soggy, and that all my soils are free draining.

Have never had a problem as yet

ken

Hector Johnson · Post by **Hector Johnson** » February 14th, 2009, 10:00 am

Rain is the best thing that can happen to your trees. Nitrogen, carbonic acid and water are perfect for them... far better than any fertiliser and water regime you can devise.

Let 'em revel in it. It's what they were designed to do.

Laethe · Post by **Laethe** » February 14th, 2009, 10:29 am

Excellent,

I did think that was the case but the more I read on this forum the more I am finding out what I "think" is not always what it should be

they are all on slatted benches or off the ground on bricks so happy days.

Asus101 · Post by **Asus101** » February 14th, 2009, 1:07 pm

I hate the desert.

teejay · Post by **teejay** » February 14th, 2009, 1:42 pm

Send it down here Laethe!

MelaQuin · Post by **MelaQuin** » February 14th, 2009, 3:29 pm

Any trees in water trays are removed from the trays during rain periods but leave all trees outside to lap up the nectar of the gods. They do so much better after rain, far better than standard watering. You will see an improvement in growth.. it's wonderful. Some of the books that advise against watering the foliage always amaze me.... if rain is the best you can get... then water the foliage when you do the trees. But when it's raining never consider bringing the trees in. Mind you, if the rain is torrential [as it sometimes it] it could be better to put tender trees under cover, and definitely trees that are flowering.

Laethe · Post by **Laethe** » February 14th, 2009, 5:21 pm

teejay wrote:Send it down here Laethe!

I wish I could !!

Leigh Taafe · Post by **Leigh Taafe** » February 14th, 2009, 5:27 pm

Sorry Laethe, I cannot give you any advice here, I am unsure of this term called "rain". I have a vague memory of water falling from the sky some time ago, is this what you are talking about? I have no recollection of continual "rain"!

teejay · Post by **teejay** » February 17th, 2009, 10:26 am

Down here I feel like Erik the Viking when he casts his memory back trying to remember that the sky is blue. I vaguely recall, as a child, it raining so hard every year that certain streets around town would flood. But that, my son, was a long long time ago...

MelaQuin · Post by **MelaQuin** » February 17th, 2009, 10:31 am

I am LOVING the 'holiday'. It has been literally days since I watered. Days! What bliss. Mind you, I still check the trees on a daily basis... I like talking to them and nipping a leaf here or a long shoot there... just checking that they are alright. But the relief from twice/thrice daily watering for a change. Wonderful. We are expecting another day or so .... then I will be just as happy for the sun.

brenden · Post by **brenden** » February 18th, 2009, 9:51 pm

MelaQuin wrote:I am LOVING the 'holiday'. ... But the relief from twice/thrice daily watering for a change.

haha funny I had the same thought yesterday. My backyard tank is totally full which is great!

I usually only water in the morning during my morning parade in PJs - I tried uploading a picture but it seems Steven has installed an automated censoring feature

My recently installed shade sail has really helped keep the heat away, while letting some light in, but also sheltering from heavy rain. Converts it to a wonderful soft mist!

Shade sail is good as you can take it down or put it up with little hassle.

Asus101 · Post by **Asus101** » February 18th, 2009, 9:54 pm

We still don't know the what rain is over here. i think we have seen it on tv once, but its an unconfirmed sighting.

AusBonsai

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