Fertiliser

Australian soil is often very dry and lacking in nutrients, which means that fertiliser will be needed to help foster plant development. Not only does it provide important organic molecules for healthy plant growth but also calcium, magnesium & sulphur - all necessary ingredients your garden needs!

Echinacea is a perennial favourite that gardeners can grow indoors or outdoors. This garden plant has beautiful flowers and grows well with care, but growing echinacea plants can pose challenges to gardeners who are not familiar with these particular garden plants. One of the common problems gardeners have is what fertiliser to use for this garden plant.

Fertilisers containing nitrogen promote leaf growth and enhance the vibrant colours of echinacea plants, while those containing phosphorus are important for flowering. Choosing a fertiliser with these specialised ingredients will help ensure healthy growth. For more information, speak with one of our trained staff at All Green.

If your garden is looking droopy or dull, there is a good chance that it may need some extra help in the way of fertiliser. Each plant type will have its own nutritional requirements, and every fertiliser should be fed to your plant, according to the instructions.

If you require help to establish the best fertiliser for your indoor plant or garden bed, contact us or drop into our Hoppers Crossing nursery. We have trained staff on hand to help you get to the root of the problem, pick out the best fertiliser and inform you of the correct application for your needs.

With qualified horticulturalists on hand and a huge range of fertilisers for every purpose in stock, we'll soon have your garden bursting with life and vitality!

Using garden fertilisers correctly is important for plants because fertilisers are available in many forms, and each has different nutrient mixes. So how often should you use them?

• Potted garden plants generally only need to be fertilised once a month with garden plant slow-release pellets or granules.

• When garden plants are flowering or fruiting, they generally need to be fertilised more frequently than just once a month. If your garden plant is not in flower, you shouldn't fertilise it more than once a month with garden plant slow-release pellets or granules.

• Pot plants should be fertilised before new growth appears. This will help garden plants be healthy and help garden plants grow strongly.

If you want garden plants that are flowering or fruiting, then try fertilising them every two weeks during the period of their growth by applying garden plant liquid feeds or slow-release garden fertilisers.

Find out more about the optimal fuse of garden fertilisers with a visit to All Green, in Melbourne's southwest.