Hi Loyce. I believe that Epsom Salts is magnesium. We (the Late Max and me) believe that magnesium does improve colour of the blooms and the strength of the foliage. We use Caus-mag to get this important element into the…
Category: Fertilizing
fertilizing daffodils
South West Ohio Daffodil Society Show – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Thank for the photos Tom. You are right, that one in the center is beautiful – it seems to have true red. For my efforts, I have not been able to grow true reds, even with some fine bulbs. Maybe…
damaging herbicide residue
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Grow-It/Milestone-Herbicide-Contamination-Creates-Dangerous-Toxic-Compost.aspx Here is another reason one might not want to use manure on daffodil beds: apparently persistent herbicides can retain damaging levels for several years in hay, manure, or even municipal compost. The link above gives the details.
Old Poisons and Plant Food
I forgot to mention that I have some Benlate that is at least 25 years old. Can I still use it?
Old Poisons and Plant Food
I am cleaning up some old storage areras. Is there any rule of thumb on the age of when poisons and plant food should be thrown away? Jim Russell