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Curmudgeoness

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5. If these plants have been there for years,

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu May 8, 2014, 07:53 PM

May 2014

I would just leave them go and see how well they do with what is available to them. They may do so well that you will know they are getting all the nutrition that they need from nature. Fertilize if you realize that they are not doing well or don't bloom well.

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IMO the best organic fertilizer is AACT (Actively Aerated Compost Tea) Major Nikon May 2014 #1

Thanks elleng May 2014 #4

The "tone" products are pretty good - but go easy - see this link NRaleighLiberal May 2014 #2

Thanks. elleng May 2014 #3

If these plants have been there for years, Curmudgeoness May 2014 #5

Thanks. I suspect the camellia, above, doesn't need any help, elleng May 2014 #6

I have never grown hydrangea Curmudgeoness May 2014 #7

Well, as there is new green stuff, elleng May 2014 #8

oh, that baby needs a pruning. did your friend recommend an organic fertilizer brand? bettyellen May 2014 #9

No, she didn't mention a brand. elleng May 2014 #10

I gotcha. I use the basic shake on slow release. It is hard to over do it, and is shelf stable. bettyellen May 2014 #11

I pruned her, elleng May 2014 #12

Very nice job! If you're looking to upgrade skills and further look bettyellen May 2014 #13

Thanks elleng May 2014 #14

Of course! bettyellen May 2014 #15