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When and how to fertilise waterwise plants

   Generally speaking many waterwise and drought tolerant species do not require a lot of fertiliser.   However in cases where your native plants are not thriving fertiliser may be required.  When you do fertilise use organic fertilizers when possible or slow release fertilisers.   If you prefer to use a granular fertiliser, say a general purpose garden fertiliser only use a small amount a couple of times a year.  Normally the best time to fertilise drought tolerant species is during rain periods or when they are actively growing new foliage.   For granular fertilisers use only around 20grams per square metre a couple of times a year.   It is best not to fertilise your plants when they are under drought conditions or during the dry season (when there is no water present) as this puts them under stress.

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