@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing  that's genius !!

Wonder if the mix would be ok though? Surely it can't be too conflicting I guess

But that's a great idea 

Saint posted:

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing  that's genius !!

 

Wonder if the mix would be ok though? Surely it can't be too conflicting I guess

But that's a great idea 

If you like. tell me the quantities of all the things that make up each mixture and I'll see what  proportions I'd use myself,

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Saint posted:

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing  that's genius !!

 

Wonder if the mix would be ok though? Surely it can't be too conflicting I guess

But that's a great idea 

If you like. tell me the quantities of all the things that make up each mixture and I'll see what  proportions I'd use myself,

Thanks for the help

I bought Aftercut all in 1

Total nitrogen 12%

Phosphorous pentoxide 2% (0.9%p) - soluble in water 0.2% (0.2%p)

Potassium Oxide 4% (3.3%k)

I normally use Evergreen 4 in 1

Nitrogen (N) total 14.0%

Phosphorous pentoxide - soluble in neutral ammonium citrate 1.9% (0.8% P)

Potassium Oxide (K20) soluble in water 4% (3.3%K)

Oddly they look almost the same - maybe I should give the Aftercut the benefit of the doubt?

Yes, they do look fairly similar going by those figures. On the surface that would suggest you should get a similar performance from both and going purely by the figures my first instinct would be to mix them 1:1. However as you feel the AFTERCUT is not as good as EVERGREEN so I wold suggest 2:1 mix, Evergreen being the greater quantity. If the Aftercut really is giving a poorer result it could be the quality that is poorer or maybe  just that the recent high temperatures over a longish time is actually preventing it from working at its best and that possibly Evergreen too , would give a poorer performance in these conditions.

I am surprised though that the Nitrogen content is not greater.

@Saint

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing thank you for the help

I think it probably 'is' the weather that's more a factor as you say and as I really don't want two hue bags hanging around I may persevere with the Aftercut this year.

Especially as I also need to purchase Rose Clear, potting compost, plant feed etc …

Now - my Bay Tree leaves are turning yellow despite plenty of water - I read it's lack of feed so … Miracle Grow or something else?

Saint posted:

Have you been watering your lawns?

Yes - until it rained.

The yellowing of the leaves can be caused by several factors. the easiest to deal with is a Nitrogen deficiency. So try a Nitrogen rich fertiliser as a first approach.

Miracle Grow comes in a variety of N-P-K formats. For treating a suspected nitrogen deficiency you would be looking for a high 'N', a low 'P' and a medium(ish) 'K' possibly something like 30 - 8 - 17.

Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:

Miracle Grow comes in a variety of N-P-K formats. For treating a suspected nitrogen deficiency you would be looking for a high 'N', a low 'P' and a medium(ish) 'K' possibly something like 30 - 8 - 17.

@Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing thank you - that's what I read, low nitrogen.

Bought 7kg Evergreen 4 in 1 at Sainsurys (clearance) was £15 now £7

Already on the garden in preparation for rain tomorrow 

They’ve cancelled our hose pipe ban ....so guess what I will be doing tomorrow

Baz posted:

They’ve cancelled our hose pipe ban ....so guess what I will be doing tomorrow

Do it - do it  !!!

We've had quite a downpour recently - lightning for tomorrow

Baz posted:

They’ve cancelled our hose pipe ban ....so guess what I will be doing tomorrow

 I don’t need to water mine, we’ve had a shower of rain tonight

Saint posted:

Baz posted:

They’ve cancelled our hose pipe ban ....so guess what I will be doing tomorrow

Do it - do it  !!!

 

We've had quite a downpour recently - lightning for tomorrow

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

They’ve cancelled our hose pipe ban ....so guess what I will be doing tomorrow

 I don’t need to water mine, we’ve had a shower of rain tonight

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

Baz posted:

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

*waits with Baz * 

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

*waits with Baz * 

Thanks for asking - he is much better and should be coming home tomorrow.

He looks better but eating poorly, had several transfusions and blood thinners for a leg clot.

To be honest it's been lovely without him - spending time with my Mum in peace n quiet has been a blessing cos my Dad is more than an awkward customer (even in hospital) - he's been refusing to co-operate with their advice.

Stubborn is not the word.

I was helping him get ready for bed in the hospital and turned the light on … which he then walked passed as he got into bed - when I asked if he was going to turn the light off he said, "You put it on - you turn it off" 

That's a snippet of his character

It's been quiet, clean and sooo relaxing with him in hospital

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

*waits with Baz * 

Thanks for asking - he is much better and should be coming home tomorrow.

He looks better but eating poorly, had several transfusions and blood thinners for a leg clot.

To be honest it's been lovely without him - spending time with my Mum in peace n quiet has been a blessing cos my Dad is more than an awkward customer (even in hospital) - he's been refusing to co-operate with their advice.

Stubborn is not the word.

I was helping him get ready for bed in the hospital and turned the light on … which he then walked passed as he got into bed - when I asked if he was going to turn the light off he said, "You put it on - you turn it off" 

That's a snippet of his character

It's been quiet, clean and sooo relaxing with him in hospital

I’m glad he’s feeling a bit better.

Is his crankiness due to his illness, or just normal for him?

Yogi19 posted:

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

*waits with Baz * 

Thanks for asking - he is much better and should be coming home tomorrow.

He looks better but eating poorly, had several transfusions and blood thinners for a leg clot.

To be honest it's been lovely without him - spending time with my Mum in peace n quiet has been a blessing cos my Dad is more than an awkward customer (even in hospital) - he's been refusing to co-operate with their advice.

Stubborn is not the word.

I was helping him get ready for bed in the hospital and turned the light on … which he then walked passed as he got into bed - when I asked if he was going to turn the light off he said, "You put it on - you turn it off" 

That's a snippet of his character

It's been quiet, clean and sooo relaxing with him in hospital

I’m glad he’s feeling a bit better.

Is his crankiness due to his illness, or just normal for him?

Sadly it's normal - he's been horrible to me all my life - he never wanted children and has made it clear

@Baz how's things with you?

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

*waits with Baz * 

Thanks for asking - he is much better and should be coming home tomorrow.

He looks better but eating poorly, had several transfusions and blood thinners for a leg clot.

To be honest it's been lovely without him - spending time with my Mum in peace n quiet has been a blessing cos my Dad is more than an awkward customer (even in hospital) - he's been refusing to co-operate with their advice.

Stubborn is not the word.

I was helping him get ready for bed in the hospital and turned the light on … which he then walked passed as he got into bed - when I asked if he was going to turn the light off he said, "You put it on - you turn it off" 

That's a snippet of his character

It's been quiet, clean and sooo relaxing with him in hospital

I’m glad he’s feeling a bit better.

Is his crankiness due to his illness, or just normal for him?

Sadly it's normal - he's been horrible to me all my life - he never wanted children and has made it clear

Awww Renton 

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

*waits with Baz * 

Thanks for asking - he is much better and should be coming home tomorrow.

He looks better but eating poorly, had several transfusions and blood thinners for a leg clot.

To be honest it's been lovely without him - spending time with my Mum in peace n quiet has been a blessing cos my Dad is more than an awkward customer (even in hospital) - he's been refusing to co-operate with their advice.

Stubborn is not the word.

I was helping him get ready for bed in the hospital and turned the light on … which he then walked passed as he got into bed - when I asked if he was going to turn the light off he said, "You put it on - you turn it off" 

That's a snippet of his character

It's been quiet, clean and sooo relaxing with him in hospital

I’m glad he’s feeling a bit better.

Is his crankiness due to his illness, or just normal for him?

Sadly it's normal - he's been horrible to me all my life - he never wanted children and has made it clear

 You are a son to be proud of - just look at the way you are taking care of both your parents despite your dad’s attitude.

Yogi19 posted:

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Renton....Hows your dad doing ?

*waits with Baz * 

Thanks for asking - he is much better and should be coming home tomorrow.

He looks better but eating poorly, had several transfusions and blood thinners for a leg clot.

To be honest it's been lovely without him - spending time with my Mum in peace n quiet has been a blessing cos my Dad is more than an awkward customer (even in hospital) - he's been refusing to co-operate with their advice.

Stubborn is not the word.

I was helping him get ready for bed in the hospital and turned the light on … which he then walked passed as he got into bed - when I asked if he was going to turn the light off he said, "You put it on - you turn it off" 

That's a snippet of his character

It's been quiet, clean and sooo relaxing with him in hospital

I’m glad he’s feeling a bit better.

Is his crankiness due to his illness, or just normal for him?

Sadly it's normal - he's been horrible to me all my life - he never wanted children and has made it clear

 You are a son to be proud of - just look at the way you are taking care of both your parents despite your dad’s attitude.

I second that