Feeding my Flowers

12 years ago

I had two feeders similar to the one shown below where one side of the feeder attached to a hose and the other side to a sprinkler. Unfortunately, I left them at my former home, thinking I could just buy new ones. Now, I can't find them anywhere; apparently, they've been discontinued. Does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative? With as many gardens as I have, standing around with a hose attached to a feeder is really not very desirable. Eventually, I'll have an underground system installed (AFTER the kitchen and bath remodel), but for now, I'd appreciate any ideas.

Thx,

Betsy

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lehua49
12 years ago
Betsey,

Google "fertilizer injectors". Ferti-gator is one brand that fertilizes via the sprinklers. There are many out there. Aloha
tn_gardening
12 years ago
I'd also think about going with the slower release fertilizer so you don't have to apply quite as frequently.

That's interesting that you can't find those in stores. Seems I've seen them all over the place.

Check Ebay, amazon & Ace hardware
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ibanez540r
12 years ago
I just saw the hose end attachment at homedepot yesterday
betsyhac
Original Author
12 years ago
I guess my pic was misleading. It is SIMILAR to the ones I had. The ones I had hooked up between a sprinkler AND a hose.
How is slow release fertilizer applied?
Also, I did google fertilizer injectors, but it looks like those hook up to a sprinkler system (automatic, inground)? I just have a regular sprinkler.
tn_gardening
12 years ago
I guess my pic was misleading. It is SIMILAR to the ones I had. The ones I had hooked up between a sprinkler AND a hose.
How is slow release fertilizer applied?
Also, I did google fertilizer injectors, but it looks like those hook up to a sprinkler system (automatic, inground)? I just have a regular sprinkler.
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The pic shown seems like you might be able to remove the nozzle and screw on a hose (not sure, but the spray nozzle appears to screw over the reservoir section).

Slow release fertilizer usually comes in powder or pellet form and added to the soil. It gradually breaks down over a period of weeks.

[img]http://www.gardengrapevine.com/SprayerFertilizer-296.JPG[img]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1026277386916&id=c6b41925e2951e9ff63ffb98b6f0bae1

Here is a link that might be useful: