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18 years ago

Thanks to this forum, I have learned a huge amount over the past year. One thing I learned (a little too late) is that some things do not like to be fertilized, and do better without. I think one of those were nasturtiums, is that right? What are some others that we should NOT use fertilizer on?

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tiffy_z5_6_can
18 years ago
Cosmos! Don't even let them see the container of fertilizer! They will grow and grow and grow, but you won't see any flowers.

Actually, my gardens haven't seen any 'fertilizers' in the last three years. I make my own compost (no manures are used - just my preference), and simply apply it when I have the time. I usually mulch with it early in the season and that's all anything ever gets.

Still, I find that in areas where I haven't mulched with the compost, the Cosmos grow there at their best.
Nurmey
18 years ago
Morning Glories
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gardenluv
Original Author
18 years ago
See? Good to know since I am planning on sowing both of those types of seed. Anyone else know of any?

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