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Since container plants usually require more water, they lose nutrients through the soil quicker than plants in the garden. Use a water-soluble slow release fertilizer when potting, and then feed weekly with a good liquid fertilizer such as seaweed extract.

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Glenn Fletcher Comment by Glenn Fletcher on September 23, 2009 at 6:54am
I chuck a goodly dollop of homemade concentrated comfrey liquid into my waterbutt [ to the colour of weak tea]. Then everytime i water the containers i am feeding as well.
marion stewart Comment by marion stewart on September 9, 2009 at 8:15am
Thanks for your watering tip - yes, containers need to be watched carefully and of course no need to use water unnecessarily.
bewaterwise rep Comment by bewaterwise rep on September 9, 2009 at 4:54am
Use of fertilizer – or compost made at home and the proper placement of the plants is essential when having a container plant. Water plays an important role to the health of the plant and we need to use water wisely. Check http://bit.ly/M6V7v for some efficient water-wise tips!

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