Large suiban project

[hard1all]

update
all trees back in leaf
moss, ground cover and small azaleas growing well
especially since I have stopped Blackbirds flicking all of it out on to the ground
hence the bird mesh
a little unsightly but necessary

[bodhidharma]

Just saw this and dont know how i missed it in the first place. Great composition and a great naming which will stick forever i think. Superbly done

[NAHamilton]

Hi mate,

I really like the way this one is heading. I really like the Hòn Non Bộ plantings but it is hard to find information on them. That's translatable that is..

Can I ask how you are dealing with drainage on this? Or are the figs ok with a little water that it doesn't matter

Thanks,
Nigel

[hard1all]

Hi mate,

Can I ask how you are dealing with drainage on this? Or are the figs ok with a little water that it doesn't matter

Thanks,
Nigel

This gets watered when I water the garden with a big sprinkler. (This garden is 1200 sg/m.) That's every second day in summer. The tray has overlowed from heavy rain on rare occasions but it mostly has a little bit of water in the bottom or none. If I think the water has been laying in there too long I just use a sponge to sponge it out. Or, if the tray has been dry for too long I will water. Trees are now emerging in good shape from winter and will be cut back hard in summer. Shall post some photos then.

[NAHamilton]

Thanks for detailed reply, much appreciated.

[hard1all]

for those interested in an update ......

has been 12 months since this was put together
allowed to grow with little pruning since
survived a Sydney winter but emerged looking a bit sad (like most figs!)

was, just the other day, completely defoliated and pruned back hard

now to develop the foliage pads over Spring/Summer

[Rintar]

Looking great how is it looking back in leaf?

[melbrackstone]

Is it possible to see an updated photo on this please?

[Steven]

Is it possible to see an updated photo on this please?

+1

[hard1all]

This is how it looks today.

By this time last year I had defoliated each tree. It took a long time to come back into leaf.

I have come to the view, probably wrong, that if I am constantly 'at' my trees then I risk them being in a permanently weakened condition. So, I regularly allow them a season 'off' when I do as little as possible. I think this encourages vigour but I'm not saying I'm right - just what I do. That is why it looks unkempt.

[melbrackstone]

Thanks for sharing, bot the image and the advice. I tend to agree with you, they'll appreciate the time off.....bit like ourselves, I reckon... sometimes ya just gotta spend some time in your undies...

They certainly are looking fit and healthy!

[lenlen]

Very impressive!