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What is the best fertilizer program for peonies and fertilizer?

Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 18, 09 at 11:33

Please help.

I am just starting to see bud developement on my tree peonies.
Is now the time to fertilize?
What is a good recommended product to use?
Is it better to use organic such as cow manure, or compost?
Should I use a good synthetic one?
Please help me so I can get started asap.

Really appreciated!

Mike


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RE: What is the best fertilizer program for peonies and fertiliz

I prefer to maintain my planting beds year around with the addition of finished compost spring and fall. If I had a cow and composted her manure I would use that also when ready. I have never agreed with adding a fast acting chemical fertilizer when I thought the plant needed a boost during the season. Al


 
 

 

 


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