Got the itch and need to get your hands dirty. Well.. It's August and everything is planted. Wondering what do do?
Well you could just do some watering, sit back, enjoy the colours in your garden and of course a margarita on the patio...
However, the key to a long lasting, healthy garden is fertilizer. Many people have come to me the past few weeks wondering what they can do to keep their hanging baskets and planters healthy.
I really can't stress enough how important fertilizer is to your plants. The hanging baskets, planters and arrangements you purchased from the Glasshouse or elsewhere were probably planted in April (even sooner). Let's remember that there isn't that much soil in your containers. And these plants need to eat. Any nutrients that were in the soil to begin with have long been absorbed.
Plants without food (fertilizer) will look yellow, weak and have brown stems. They lack flowers and as a result will be very susceptible to bugs and disease such as fungus. Watering alone just doesn't cut it.
Proper feeding will result in strong vigorous
growth, deep green foliage, and gorgeous, long lasting rich coloured flowers. So remember to FERTILIZE, FERTILIZE, FERTILIZE.
Come see me in the nursery and we can chat about any questions you might have.
Talk to you soon, John
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