REPOT BAY TREES

Just spring is the ideal it at its current size, you next size up. Taking the bay out of the container is sometimes difficult if it’s become pot bound, so carefully turn the plant to the left and right, easing it out. If this doesn’t help, cut with a knife around the plant – if it’s seriously pot bound you might have to break the pot to get the plant out. Replant in a well-drained, soil-based compost, such as John Innes No 2, mixed with some extra grit added to improve stability and drainage.

before time to repot bay trees. If you want to keep can use the same pot, otherwise choose the