Metropolitan Gardening 4
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
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Plants in pots do not get the same nutrients from the soil like plants grown in regular soil. Since they are in a controlled condition, very little natural fertilizer is available in the soil. To correct the situation, you can use slow-release fertilizers into the soil according to the size of the plant. Rotting vegetation and insects have a symbiotic relationship with different organisms and root systems which makes nitrogen and minerals available to plants. An adequate soil mixture is made up of 10 parts cheap regular soil, 1 part vermiculite, 1 part peat moss and 1 part sand. Put in the fertilizer and follow the package instructions because too much fertilizer can burn roots even if it is from a natural source.