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Bone Meal Substitute?

20 years ago

Hi all,

I live in a rutal area that's full of wildlife -- coyotes, raccons, bunnies, etc. Although I know it's early (or late depending on your point of view) in the season for planting irises. But that's OK, I've done this before so I'll be fine. My question is, I can't use bone meal in my garden (the smell causes animals to dig in the soil). Is there another soil amendment that I can use that will get my irises off to a good start?

Thanx,

jxa44

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laurief_gw
20 years ago
Yep, superphosphate. Provides phosphorous like bone meal without the "odor appeal".

Laurie
mccommas
20 years ago
I use the really cheap "rose food" that you can find for a buck or two at Wal-Mart. I think its a bargin and the iris, and every thing else, really seems to respond well.

Use gloves though even if you are just dumping it right out of the box Trust me; I know!

I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible rash because I didn't use them. I had to go to Walgreens in the middle of the night it was so bad.

Cortozone cream will take care of any rash you get like magic if you do get a rash.
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