Use different fertilizers for different plants -fact or fiction?
Fiction - Orchids and African violets are very delicate. It is necessary to use a special fertilizer for these plants.
Fact - It is not necessary to use a special fertilizer for orchids or African violets. It is, however, easy to over fertilize these plants. I recommend fertilizing them less frequently.
Fiction - Farmers use a different fertilizer for each crop that they grow.
Fact - Farmers do not use a different fertilizer for each crop that they grow and they grow profitable plants.
Fiction - You cannot use the same fertilizer you use on flowers as you do on vegetables.
Fact - You do not need to use a rose fertilizer for roses, a tomato fertilizer for tomatoes and yet another for your houseplants. You can use the same fertilizer for all of your plants.
Fact - Although you do not need a different fertilizer for different plants, you do need to remember that all fertilizers are not created equal. Some contain additional nutrients that are required by plants and some use higher quality ingredients than others. So remember, the next time you shop for fertilizer - think quality instead of quantity!
If you are looking for a great safe fertilizer try Bill's Perfect Fertilizer. Bill's Perfect Fertilizer is an all-natural, fish based fertilizer made by Spray-N-Grow Gardening ( http://www.spray-n-growgardening.com ). This fertilizer can be used for fruits, vegetables, flowers and houseplants. It is safe to use in your garden, your yard or inside your home.
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