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Unhealthy plants are very susceptible to pest attack and
disease. Regular fertilising helps to maintain healthy plants
which have a natural resistance to pests and diseases.
There are two types of fertiliser: Organic and Inorganic
ORGANIC fertilisers are animal and vegetable based.They assist
in conditioning the soil, Improve drainage and aeration.
INORGANIC fertilisers are chemically based and can be bought
for specific plants, Azaleas, Camelias, Roses or for general
purpose use. They also come in various forms, Liquid, Powder
or Granulated.
A well maintained garden that makes use of compost, consisting
of vegetable wastes and nitrogen rich animal manures, should
not need the addition of chemical fertilisers.
DON'T fertilise if you are in doubt. More plants are killed by
the use of too many fertilisers, than are saved by a quick
feed of inorganic mixes.
DO fertilise sparingly and in general, only once per year and
preferably in spring.
DON'T feed sick or ailing plants. Unlike Humans, plants when
sick should never be fed,unless they are lacking in a specific
mineral deficiency.
DO use animal manures, including cow and poultry manures,
providing they are not fresh. Old manures do not have an
unpleasant odour.
DON'T overfeed, especially with chemical fertilisers. Read the
directions carefully and apply sparingly.
DO feed when active growth is evident.
DON'T feed plants when they are in a dormant state.
DO place fertilisers in a radius under the outer foliage line.
DON'T place fertilisers close to the trunk of the plant.
DO water well after feeding.
DON'T fertilise in late autumn, as the new growth generated from
fertilising will not have hardened before winter sets in.
DO use liquid fertilisers, for a quick feed, as they are high
in nitrogen and less concentrated than other fertilisers.
DON'T overfeed your plants. Ive said it again, as it can never
be over emphasised.
DO use slow release granulated fertilisers as a safe alternative
to organic fertilisers.
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