If you’re applying blood and bone over a larger area, you can add sand to it to give a more even distribution.

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There are many ways to apply fertilisers, and the method you choose will greatly depend on the product you are using. Here are some of the most common methods of application, along with examples of when you would use this method. We recommend using a soil test kit like this oneto determine the Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potash, and pH levels of your soil. A: It depends on the space you’re working in. For side dressings and new transplants, a teaspoon or two mixed into the top few inches of the soil, or spread evenly in the planting hole works. For larger areas, apply blood meal at 2 to 3 lbs per 100 square feet. Yates Dynamic Lifter has been heat-treated, so it kills weed seeds and reduces harmful bacteria. It won’t burn or leach, so your plants will stay nice and healthy. However, if you’re looking for a more balanced formula or fertiliser for fruiting and flowering plants, then Dynamic Lifter is probably your best option.

During soil preparation: Sprinkle bone meal fertiliser evenly over the soil or add to planting compost. Make sure it's mixed well. If the weather is dry, water in well. Bone meal is especially high in phosphorus and calcium, but not much else. During fruiting, bone meal should be applied as a preventative measure or treatment for calcium-related deficiencies, or if you notice the onset of bud rot or bud drop in any plant.

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Bone meal is a finely ground mixture of steamed animal bones and is extremely rich in calcium and phosphorus. It’s used as an organic fertilizer for flowering plants like bulbs and roses as it helps in vibrant, lush, and plentiful growth.