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  • Master Gardener Tips for the Panhandle

    Britni Schmaltz, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener|Jun 22, 2022

    Be aware when fertilizing your perennials. Perennial flowers, ground covers and grasses don’t need a lot of fertilization and in fact some may react negatively. Overfertilized perennials may bolt, producing excessive soft growth instead of more flowers. To be safe, a soil test will help you determine the needs of your plants and the amount of fertilizer, if any, is warranted. Fertilizers with a 10-10-10 formula are generally sufficient. Do you have floppy plants? Stake ‘em! Some plants may need...