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Old 09-05-2005, 11:11 PM
 
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Default Yard and Plant Bed Fertilizers and Koi

I had a question as to if runoff from a fertilized yard was dangerous
to Koi if it got in the pond. I emailed Scott's Company for an answer.
This may not apply to you if you have people come and spray stuff on
your lawns and plant beds with chemicals that you know nothing about.

----- reply from Scott's ------------


Hello Paul,

It is safe to use Miracle Gro All Purpose Plant Food near a body of
water, but not in the water.

The nutrients in Miracle-Gro are, in general, are toxic to fish. They
upset the ionic balance of the metabolic system.

I would suggest you contact your local county extension agent for
recommendations regarding aquatic life. The number should be listed in
your telephone directory under "County Offices".

Again, thank you for your interest in Miracle Gro. Please feel free to
contact our company anytime wemay be of assistance.

Kathy Obenour
Consumer Response Representative
The Scotts Company and Subsidiaries
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, OH 43041