When to Fertilize Camellias by Zone and Region: Georgia, the Carolinas, California, and the UK

When to Fertilize Camellias by Zone and Region: Georgia, the Carolinas, California, and the UK

If you have searched for when to fertilize camellias, you have probably seen three different answers: late winter, early spring, or “after the first frost.” Each one is right somewhere. The real answer depends on when your particular plant finishes blooming and how many weeks of growing season you have before the first hard freeze. … Read more

Is Tomato Feed or Epsom Salt Good for Camellias? Fertilizer Myths, Answered

Is Tomato Feed or Epsom Salt Good for Camellias? Fertilizer Myths, Answered

Every spring, my inbox fills with fertiliser questions. “Helen, can I use tomato feed on my camellias?” “Is Epsom salt the answer to yellowing leaves?” “What about coffee grounds?” After twenty years and two hundred named cultivars, I’ve learned one thing: gardeners love a kitchen-cupboard shortcut. The trouble is, is tomato feed good for camellias—and … Read more