A Miracle in a Bottle

Remember the stories of snake oil salesmen coming around and promising that if you bought their "magic in a bottle" you would be cured of all your ailments. There may have been some truth in those tales but for the most part it was just a great scam. I haven't found the newest snake oil treatment, but I have found something in a bottle that will cure the ailments of your beloved plants.

Daniels Plant Food is my new best friend! This past winter provided my Madison, Georgia street containers with major challenges. Freezing temperatures, high winds and no time for me to give them personal attention. When the weather did clear up enough for me to check on them, their condition was stressed to say the least. Some of the pansies were hosting a major aphid party so their decline was even more pronounced. I decided to give Daniels an opportunity to show its worth.

This first photo shows a container struggling just to give a few blooms. After spraying for the aphids, I dosed it with Daniels. Within three days I had a significant turn around...the pansies were putting out new blooms. I checked on the container every few days and daily I could see the difference driving by in my car!!

This next photo was taken after a second application of Daniels (about 10 days later). A quick check today showed the container full of pansies and the blue spruce sedum challenging them for space. Everyone was happy!!

But for sheer flower power, check out this container. It had not suffered from the aphid attack so the fertilizer applications really worked its magic. Daniels is so easy to apply in its liquid form that I don't see it as a chore but more of an application of LOVE.

It is time to change out the color for summer so I'll be able to see more benefits from my new "Best Friend".