Re: fertilizing

In a message dated 2/18/00 11:08:23 AM Central Standard Time, 
carolinalambz@earthlink.net writes:

<<  She says that for heavy feeders,she does
 use a spring application of fertilizer, such as 12-12-12 or 5-10-10, and
 then a summer foliar feeding with something like Peter's 20-20-20. >>


Lynn:  

This is primarily what I do except the foliar feeding during the 
summer---usually my plants are already too big and we are usually entering a 
mini-drought.  I've been known to cut my garden down by a 1/3 during the 1st 
week in July during these dry spells.....the plants experience little stress 
from this and seem to bounce back within 2 weeks.  I guess my philosophy is 
that the plant has less foliage therefore will require less water....(shrug), 
seems to work.

I too believe in the use of compost in the preparation of a perennial 
bed.....I also top dress with cedar or cypress mulch (2-3inches) in March.

My neighbor is a firm believer of heavy feeding all the time....she mainly 
grows roses and some of her roses turn out the size of salad plates....I 
think she uses double strength :o).

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas  Zone 9

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