Bushue's Family Farm Market and Nursery
Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering what we recommend for caring for an maintaining your flowers all summer long? Scroll down through the list of these common questions and find your answers. If you can't find what you are looking for call us or send us a note and we will be happy to help you out!
What fertilizer should I use for my hanging basket or patio container?
We recommend that you liquid fertilize your baskets and containers once a week with Scotts' Miracle Gro® or similar soluble fertilizer. Additionally, we suggest the use of a slow release plant food, such as Scotts' Osmocote® or similar, which helps feed your plant between the weekily liquid fertilizer. Remember your plants are living organisms and need food just as much as we do to stay healthy, flowering and beautiful all summer long!
Do I need to dead head my flowers?
The short answer is that it depends. Some of the annuals we sell do not require dead heading to push new growth. You will need to dead head the following: