FAQ Annuals - Edgewater

What, When, and How should I fertilize my annuals?

Annuals are extremely heavy feeders because they give so much of themselves in such a short period of time. We recommend fertilizing with a water soluble fertilizer, like Jack’s Blossom Booster, every time you water.

We also recommend using Osomocote, which is a time released fertilizer that you put in with the plant. In doing both of these things, you are assured that your annuals will bloom and bring you color all season long.

How often should I water my hanging basket?

This turns out to be the trickiest problem with our outdoor plants. You really do need to keep an eye on them. If the weather is very hot, a daily check, maybe even twice daily check will benefit them. Now the easiest way to know if you can water is to lift the pot. If the pot feels light, give the plant a good soaking until the water runs through the bottom. If it has any weight to it….the plant is just fine.

What is dead heading?

This term is used for the act of picking of the dead or spent blossoms on your plants, doing this will encourage new buds to form and keep your plant looking healthy and blooming longer. Remember, a plants sole purpose is to reproduce itself, and it does this through blooms that mature to seed pods. If you prevent the seed pods from forming the plant thinks it needs to continue to create more flowers.