A Gardener’s Guide to Essential Fertilisers 🌱🌿

Using the right fertilisers can transform your garden, promoting strong, healthy plants. Here’s a quick guide to five common fertilisers and how to use them effectively.

🌾 Growmore

What is it? A balanced, all-purpose fertiliser (NPK 7-7-7) providing equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Best for: General plant growth, vegetables, and flower beds.
How to use: Sprinkle around plants at the start of the growing season and lightly fork into the soil.

🩸🐟 Blood, Fish & Bone

What is it? A slow-release organic fertiliser rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and calcium.
Best for: Boosting root and foliage growth in flowers, shrubs, and fruit trees.
How to use: Apply around plants and gently rake into the soil. Use sparingly on leafy vegetables to avoid excessive leaf growth over fruit production.

🦴 Bonemeal

What is it? A phosphorus-rich organic fertiliser made from ground animal bones.
Best for: Encouraging strong root development, especially in trees, shrubs, and bulbs.
How to use: Mix into planting holes or scatter around established plants. Ideal for autumn planting.

🌱 Vermiculite

What is it? A natural mineral that retains moisture and improves soil aeration.
Best for: Seed sowing, improving soil structure, and retaining nutrients.
How to use: Mix with compost for seed trays or add to soil to improve water retention.

🌿 Perlite

What is it? A lightweight volcanic rock that enhances drainage and aeration.
Best for: Preventing waterlogging in pots and containers.
How to use: Mix into compost for better drainage or use for propagating cuttings.

Using these fertilisers correctly will give your plants the nutrients they need to thrive! 🌼🌻