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7 years ago

Just curious what is catching the water when you water your trees. I am going to repot a ficus tree from a plastic container that has an attached tray with a ceramic pot from a garden center that doesn't.

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Helene Marie Design
6 years ago
Hi there, There is some drainage grill set within the paving behind the pots.
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