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Fertilizing Trees & Shrubs

JB — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:49:08 +0000

Trees and shrubs are living investments that grow in value with each passing year. When properly selected and planted, trees and shrubs can be expected to thrive with the right care, which may include watering, fertilizing and pruning. Just as certain established drought-tolerant plants may not require water during dry spells, mature trees

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Fertilizer Choices

JB — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:06:26 +0000

There are a large number of fertilizers available today. Sometimes it is difficult to choose what type of fertilizer to use, what formulation should be used, and how it should be applied. The number of alternatives are confusing.

A primary consideration is the nutrient analysis of the fertilizer. Every fertilizer bag, whether

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Responsible Winter Storage of Pesticides and Fertilizers

JB — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 19:06:17 +0000

Autumn is the time to prepare a safe holding area for unused supplies of gardening pesticides and fertilizers. Proper storage is important for many reasons, including preservation of the environment, protection of human health, and maintenance of chemical efficacy. A winter storage area or facility should:

be secure be well-ventilated be well-lit

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Organic Fertilizers

JB — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:54:09 +0000

When used in reference to fertilizers, the word organic generally means that the nutrients contained in the product are derived solely from the remains or a by-product of an organism. Cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion, manure and sewage sludge are examples of organic fertilizers. Urea is a synthetic organic fertilizer, an

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