One of the top ten, all-time best things about summer is the abundance of vibrant blooms!
(That's our vote, at least...)
Everywhere you go there's a fabulous combination of fun foliage, beautiful blooms and bright colors!
As summer gets warmer and drier, how do you keep your plants happy, healthy and looking their best?
The key is to make sure that you provide your plants, particularly your annuals, with proper water and nutrients to help them put their best foot forward.
Over the years we've developed a quick and easy way to make sure your plants are getting what they need.
We call it the Strange's 2-Step Feeding Process:
Step 1: Osmocote
When you first plant your new annuals, sprinkle some Osmocote around the base of the plant. This dose of nutrients 'jump starts' your plants to help it adjust to their new environment.
Step 2: Blooming & Rooting
Next, give your annuals weekly feedings of Blooming & Rooting.
These feedings provide necessary nutrients to the plants as they develops its roots and sets its blooms.
These two quick and easy steps will be well worth it when your summer annuals are healthy and full of blooms!
What if you have already planted your annuals and you did not use Osmocote at the time of planting?
No harm done! You can use these two products separately or together. Begin using the Blooming & Rooting weekly and you will see an improvement in your annuals' performance. The Osmocote helps the annuals to begin thriving more quickly after transplanting than they otherwise would; since your annuals have had time to establish themselves in their new environment, what they need now is weekly nutrients.
Does the 2-Step Feeding Program work for containers, too?
Absolutely! You can use this feeding program for the annuals you plant in your flower beds as well as for the annuals you plant in your containers!
We hope you're having fun enjoying beautiful plants this summer!
Happy Gardening!
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