Peter, A question on fertilizing….We fertilize all plants and shrubs in mid-may utilizing a dibble method and administer between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of either Hollytone or Plantone per plant. We give Jacks Bloom to all flowering plants about every 3 weeks. The questions is should we be doing something for the flowering and ornamental shrubs (hydrangeas, beebalm, joe pyle, ironweed, milkweed and boxwood) during the course of the season? If so, what is a good fertilizer for them and how often? Thanks, NancyLMartino@nycap.rr.com
Nancy,
If you fed all your plants in spring, there is no need for more feeding other than your feeding of annual flowers with Jack’s every three weeks. The spring feeding replenishes the nutrients in the soil and helps the plants recover from the rigors of winter and have a successful growing season. Right now, watering is the order of the day.
Peter B