Re: Fall Fertilizer?
- Subject: Re: [SG] Fall Fertilizer?
- From: M* T* <m*@HORT.NET>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 02:23:05 -0400
Interesting Paul, I've never fertilized a perennial in fall - seldom
feed them in the ground any other time of year, either....just keep
them mulched. Of course, initial soil prep. is generally good and I
do add composted manure at that time in many cases...sometimes not,
tho'.
I've always felt that feeding plants growing in the ground promoted
over lush growth that enticed insects and encourage stuff to
flop....lean and mean has always been my mantra for stuff in the
ground...plants in pots are a whole 'nother story.
So, how many of you guys fertilize your beds and borders on a regular
basis??
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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> From: Meum71@AOL.COM
>
> In a message dated 9/14/2004 9:16:50 AM Central Standard Time,
> llflowerlady@EARTHLINK.NET writes:
> Hi,
> What should I use for a fall fertilizer for perennials?
> Something like miracle grow for quick results this year, and a slow
release
> fertilizer for next springs growth.
>
> In the fall I used a few applications of a Foliar spray, spaced out
two weeks
> apart with very good results.
>
> This time of the year a lot of plants are growing roots and shoots
for next
> year and for the best plants should be kept watered too.
>
> Paul
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