What Kind of Fertilizer for Vinca Minor?
Vinca minor is another name for little leaf periwinkle, creeping myrtle and common periwinkle. It is an evergreen ground cover, and decaying leaves are a suggested source of nutrition for the plant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Fertilizer
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Vinca minor can also be fertilized with a water-soluble, slow release product.
Established Plants
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In addition to fertilizer, you can mulch established plants periodically with a thin layer of compost or purchased cow manure.
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Time for Fertilizing
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You only need to fertilize vinca minor every other year. Best time to fertilize the plants is in early spring.
Dry Fertilizer
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If you use dry fertilizers for vinca minor, make sure to irrigate plants well before and after fertilizing.
Mulching
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Mulching new plants is good way to ensure moisture retention and weed control. Some good choices for mulch are peat moss, pine bark, pine needles, well rotted sawdust, and decomposed leaves.
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