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The Hollyberry Lady · 02-18-2011, 07:40 PM

Fertilizer Formulas...

Fertilizers are labelled to show the percentage by weight of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). Nitrogen is needed for leaf growth. Phosphorus is associated with root growth and fruit production. Potassium helps the plant fight off diseases. A 100-pound bag of 10-5-10 contains 10 pounds of nitrogen, 5 pounds of phosphorus, and 10 pounds of potassium. The rest is filler.

Soil Fixes:

If you have...

Clay soil: Add course sand (not beach sand) and compost.

Silt soil: Add course sand (not beach sand) or gravel & compost, or well-rotted manure mixed with fresh straw.

Sandy soil: Add humus or aged manure, or sawdust with some extra nitrogen. Heavy, clay-rich soil can also be added.

Soil Amendments:

To improve soil, add...

Bark, Ground: Made from various tree barks. Improves soil structure.

Compost: Excellent conditioner.

Leaf Mold: Decomposed leaves. Adds nutrients & structure to soil.

Lime: Rises the pH of acidic soil. Helps loosen clay soil.

Manure: Best if composted. Good soil conditioner.

Sand: Improves drainage in soil.

Topsoil: Usually used with another existing soil.

Flowers: like cow and horse manure applies in early spring.

Vegetables:like chicken, cow, and horse manure applied in fall & spring.

Potatoes or root crops: like cow and horse manure applied in fall.

Acid-loving plants: (blueberries, azaleas, mountain laurels, rhododendrons) like cow and horse manure applied in early fall or not at all.

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