How experienced gardeners feed dahlias: lush and long flowering is guaranteed
Gardeners of all ages often use dahlias to decorate their plots.
If you are one of them or are just thinking about planting these plants with a truly royal bearing, you will certainly find the advice on growing dahlias useful, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
Below you will find a detailed recipe for feeding that will ensure lush and long flowering of dahlias.
1. Prepare a solution of 1 part mullein, 1 part bird droppings, 2 parts water and boil for 30 minutes. Then let it cool and dilute with water in a ratio of 1:10.
2. Pour the resulting solution into a bucket and add 2 tablespoons of superphosphate and 1 tablespoon of potassium sulfate. Mix well.
3. Water the dahlias with this solution 2-3 times a week.
You can also use special fertilizers for dahlias, which are sold in stores. They contain all the necessary nutrients for lush and long-lasting flowering.
Also remember to water your dahlias regularly and keep the soil moist enough.
