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HollyAnnS Dover, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 25, 2006

This spring I planted a windbreak of 20 Leland Cypress and a hedge of 10 Hollies. The Hollies had timed release fertilizer in the pots and were watered in with Mircle Grow. The Cypress was watered in with Mircle Grow. I was wondering if I could / should fertilize these before fall and should I use Messinger or Super Thrive with my fertilizer. Some people use both??. My husband brought a bag of HollyTone fertilizer. These plants seem to be doing well and I wouldn't want to damage them by overkill. But since both are being planted to provide privacy the more growth the better. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Aug 25, 2006

You could fertilize lightly with the HollyTone, which is a slow-release, organic fertilizer; but I would wait until later this fall or even next spring. But you are flirting with overkill otherwise. Good, healthy, moderate growth makes for more healthy and attractive plants than those which are pushed to lankiness and a lot of soft growth.

Scott

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HollyAnnS Dover, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 25, 2006

Yes, I want good solid and bushy I don't like that leggy look and I didn't know if the soft growth would hold up over winter. I have never thought of fertilizing in the Fall before and didn't want to miss an opportunity to boost my plants. But I wasn't sure if it was a good idea.

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