John wrote: > a soil scientist enquired if my pot's top dressing was granite gravel. It > is (grower and developer grades of chicken grit) and he mentioned the fact > that there was no wonder I didn't need to feed micronutrients because all 15 > the plants need are made available in the right quantities from the top > dressing. I was pleased to hear that! > John T Lonsdale PhD John, that's interesting. I started using it because it helps with moisture retention and also snails and slugs don't like crossing it. So, I 'm pleased to hear that too! Do you use the fine, medium course grit? regards, Bill Richardson, West Gippsland, Victoria, Australia ixia@dcsi.net.au Ixia Website: http://www.angelfire.com/ri/ixia/