Ferilizer pellets

[David D.]

Where can I find slow-release fertilizer pellets specifically for flowering plants?

I have some pellets for acid-loving plants (which I use for my azaleas and hydrangia), and some for roses, but I cannot find any for general flowing plants.

I have begonias, petunias, hibiscus, lilies, sunflowers, butterfly bush, and others.

What type of balance do hibiscus need? Do they like acid or basic soil?

- David

[Tab]

David,

I have a box of Scotts Blossom Booster (18-22-8) that I bought 3 years ago. It works well for me. It's a granular prodct that you sprinkle on the soil and scratch in. Claims it feeds for up to 2 full months. I bought it at Walmart I believe. Of course, Walmart never continues to carry anything I like. My box is getting low and I haven't seen it recently in the garden centers either, but I'm still looking. FWIW...

[Will Renkel]

Tab writes: >On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 20:34:42 -0400, "David D." > wrote: >

I tried miracle grow shaker this year, AND IT SUCKS! My flowers never looked so bad. I went back to bi-weekly feeding of regular miracle grow and WOW! Things are almost normal again! Lost 1 month of growth time.

[David D.]

Thanks, Will.

I guess you get what you pay for (in terms of time and effort, that is).

I'll mix up some of my Schultz Bloom and use the watering can.

- David