"Bruce W.1" wrote in message
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Say you plant your plant in rich and fertile soil. Is there really any
point to fertilizing it? Would fertilizer make the plants grow faster?

Thanks for your help.

Without a soil analysis, "rich and fertile" don't mean much. But, even if
the nutrient balance was perfect for a given plant, you'd still need to
continue adding to the soil over a period of time. This could mean adding
compost, or mulches which contribute nutrients as they decompose. The soil
is not a static environment.