Beginner Gardening: How do you prune a schefflera (umbrella plant)?, 1 by tapla

tapla wrote:
Well, a well-aerated and free draining soil would be a giant first step. Soil choice is probably the most critical decision you'll make when establishing a planting. Some will say light is most important, but poor light is easy to fix by simply moving the plant - soil NOT so easy.

I really think that an understanding of water/air relationships in soils and what impacts them is critical information for anyone with an interest in container gardening. Acquiring that understanding represents the largest step forward you can make at any one time in your pursuit of proficiency at container gardening.

More here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1073399/

and here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1226030/

Al