jtay When I planted it I put in compost and growmore. Guess I'll be buying another one then gah! And just plonk it in the ground with something. Don't have any pea shingle. I can put shingle from around hte pond in but it's a bit bigger. Or would it do better in a pot? Although that would be an weeble in summer when we are away as no one waters for us things have to take their chances lol