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Old 09-02-2015, 11:49 PM posted to rec.gardens
David E. Ross[_2_] David E. Ross[_2_] is offline
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Default Fertilizing roses

On 2/9/2015 1:26 PM, Hypatia Nachshon wrote:
Have to confess, fertilizing is one of my weakest areas, garden-wise.

Ex: Always afraid to fertilize roses, too soon after pruning.

Pruned late January.

ISTR wait till first buds appear? Or?

Wd appreciate input from members *with similar climates* (So. Calif Coastal).

Also your guides to best Internet sites. There's overwhelmingly much out there.

TIA

HB


My roses are already showing leaves, so I fed them yesterday. I gave
them a mix of ammonium, iron, and magnesium sulfates (listed in
declining amounts).

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