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Fertilizer suggestions needed

jennypat Zone 3b NW MN

14 years ago

I Planted a new ninebark last summer, in a semi-shady area, our soil here is slightly alkaline. This shrub is struggling this year, barely leafing out. It is getting plently of water, and I am wondering if I should give it a dose of fertilzer? Any suggestions?

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
14 years ago
never fertilize a stressed plant ...

could it have gotten hit by frost/freeze in z3??? within the last two weeks???

how much actual sun???

what is your soil type ... is there proper drainage???

how about a picture??

ken

Here is a link that might be useful: how to post pix
jennypat Zone 3b NW MN
Original Author
14 years ago
No frost in the last month, although it is supposed to freeze tonight.
The soil is clay but this area was where we piled all our grass clipping for years, so it is in good shape. Drainage is good, maybe a bit on the wet side. Sun is more shade than sun, an elderberry planted about 15' away at the same time is doing wonderful.

I will try to get a picture later today after work.

Jen
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