Fall fertilizing

Fall Color & More Bonsai Events

I found this brilliant Rockspray Cotoneaster by searching fall bonsai color. Turns out that, though I must admit that I didn’t recognize it (this doesn’t bode well), it appeared right here on Bonsai Bark way back in 2009. Anyway, not only is it striking with it’s hundreds of multi-hued little leaves, but it just so happens that it’s belongs to Bill Valavanis who is hosting a big event this weekend (see below). Not to rush things, but for some of us fall has already insinuated its way into our thoughts and conversations (last night it was 36F here). Often these … Continue reading Fall Color & More Bonsai Events

Fall Fertilizing #2: This Year’s Mix

The last time (until next year) I just finished this year’s final fertilizing on my potted bonsai and my future bonsai that are growing in the ground. Check out our last post for more on fall fertilizing. Here’s what I used (per gallon of water): Two tablespoons of Neptune’s Harvest Liquid Fish/Seaweed. 2-3-0.5 One teaspoon of Neptune’s Harvest Liquid Seaweed. 0-0.2-1 1/2 teaspoon of Dyna-gro Bloom 3-12-6 Last year I used Dyna-gro 7-9-5 instead of Bloom. This year, because I’m a little later than I like to be (for northern Vermont), I decided you use something a little lower in … Continue reading Fall Fertilizing #2: This Year’s Mix

Fall Fertilizing: Nitrogen

Fish seaweed is mild and well-balanced for fall fertilizing. Reduced nitrogen Horticulturists, bonsai teachers and others have long been advising people to reduce nitrogen fertilizing in late summer and fall. The keyword is “reduce.” Some nitrogen is necessary when you fertilize otherwise the phosphorous, potassium and other nutrients can’t do their job properly. Fall growing season in mild climates Here’s what Michael Hagedorn of Crataegus Bonsai has to say about nitrogen and the fall growing season: “We might also begin thinking about fall fertilizing. I think fall fertilizing is more important for bonsai, particularly developed ones, than spring fertilizing. In … Continue reading Fall Fertilizing: Nitrogen