Fertilisers for native plants in gardens

Kevin Handreck, Netherby

Your Editor has told me that there is much confusion about the use of fertilisers on native plants in our gardens. Could I provide some guidance? Yes, I can.

Evolution

Adaptation to fire

Fertiliser use at planting

Phosphorus-sensitive native plants

Fertiliser use after establishment

Nutrients other than nitrogen and phosphorus

Trace elements

Soil analysis