Balconies

Refresh the surface compost of a potted bay shrub
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Replace loose, tired surface compost around an established bay without lifting the plant or cutting roots. Keep the original stem level and watering space, then check moisture and plan feeding separately.
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Build a self-watering mint planter and establish a divided plant
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Build a two-bucket reservoir and soil wick, test its overflow and air gap, then divide, plant and maintain mint in a contained growing system.
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Wash and sort empty balcony pots
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Remove old soil from empty pots, check for damage and store them cleanly before the next planting. This is routine washing, not a disinfection treatment.
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