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Potential over watering. 1 year 5 months ago #78509

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So I have an Llex ( Japanese holly, I believe) that I bought from a nearby garden centre. I’m in the Uk and we are starting to have some wet weather, in fact it’s rained on and off for about a week now.
So my question is this, my Llex is being kept in the garden ( although not much sunlight ) but it is getting plenty of rain so is that a problem? Am I better off placing it under cover but still in the garden or is it ok to simply get rained on?

Thanks, Lee.

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Potential over watering. 1 year 5 months ago #78510

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as long as it is draining then it will be fine. you could put it out of the rain, but then you have to see it does not dry out

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Potential over watering. 1 year 5 months ago #78512

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You can put a brick under one side of the pot. By getting an angle the excess water will flow over the pot, rather then soak in.
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Potential over watering. 1 year 5 months ago #78514

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Thanks, that’s what I thought was logical but best to check.

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