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Gardening

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

Fri May 9, 2014, 06:56 PM

May 2014

Lasts forever. And then a bag of good compost I use for top dressing and add to holes when I plant new stuff. Easy, peasy!

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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

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

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