Can I use this for heavy feeders like Brugmansia - & what else should I use with it?
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i do not see any reason you can't use fox farm's big bloom for any plant, but big bloom is not really a fertilizer. It is more of a soil condition that will in turn help the plant utilize the nutrients you give it. The name big bloom is a little miss-leading because it is used throughout the growing cycle, not just the flowering stage.i use the fox farm line-up ( liquids and solubles ) for all my container plants, but as soon as anything gets planted in the ground, i switch to cheaper alternative like tomato tone, garden tone, jacks classic or even miracle grow.i would consider researching what brugmansia needs for nutrients throughout the growing cycle before purchasing a specialized nutrient line. i do not see any reason you can't use fox farm's big bloom for any plant, but big bloom is not really a fertilizer. It is more of a soil condition that will in turn help the plant utilize the nutrients you give it. The name big bloom is a little miss-leading because it is used throughout the growing cycle, not just the flowering stage.i use the fox farm line-up ( liquids and solubles ) for all my container plants, but as soon as anything gets planted in the ground, i switch to cheaper alternative like tomato tone, garden tone, jacks classic or even miracle grow.i... » Read More i do not see any reason you can't use fox farm's big bloom for any plant, but big bloom is not really a fertilizer. It is more of a soil condition that will in turn help the plant utilize the nutrients you give it. The name big bloom is a little miss-leading because it is used throughout the growing cycle, not just the flowering stage.i use the fox farm line-up ( liquids and solubles ) for all my container plants, but as soon as anything gets planted in the ground, i switch to cheaper alternative like tomato tone, garden tone, jacks classic or even miracle grow.i would consider researching what brugmansia needs for nutrients throughout the growing cycle before purchasing a specialized nutrient line. « Show Less
1822053
Of course, and I would recommend Tiger Bloom along with it for anything heavy flowering.
1822054
I use it for every single plant I have. It has worked so well with my orchids that I started using it on everything. My winter blooming orchids are all still blooming and they are still growing flower spikes. This is the only fertilizer I use now. It's very gentle and does not burn anything.
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I would check with the Audubon society on what seed mixture is best for your area. I know the Home Depot near me carries seed blends for the region I live in. The openings in the bottom screen of the feeder are small enough to hold most seeds while still letting rain drain through. Very sturdy feeder.
371519
This will hold a lot of weight. I have four self-watering flower pots on one of these and it doesn't flex at all. Regular poles wouldn't hold even one of these pots. So there will be no problem with a capacity feeder.
984576
I wouldn't try to run this out of a drawer. It's pretty heavy and I can't imagine it feeding well. Manual feed tray is the only way I would run it.
1625806
I have two of these hanging from a double shepherd's hook pole designed for hanging plants. It works great, and I can remove the feeders from the hooks for refilling.
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Yes it would be suitable. I have even small softbills using it. The only thing is: You got to sand down the acrylic perch inside of the feeder to make it more secure for pearching, because it is too slippery for the birds.
71197
I believe this feeder is intended for outdoor wild bird feeding. At least, that is how I use mine.
344604
I always use a flat platform type of feeder for dried mealworms. I use tuna cans to hold the worms on a flat surface and it works well. I do not put my bluebird feeders close to sunflower feeders as the other birds seem to bother the bluebirds and the bluebirds have rarely been known to eat sunflower seeds.
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I tried a plain plastic wild birdseed feeder, but it was too light and birds spilled more than they ate. I have had great success with a shallow dish with a long hook that is attached to center of dish and threads through a dome over it that helps with weather and also acts as a squirrel baffle. It is also made of plastic, but the long combination screw/hook component adds enough weight that birds don't spill worms as they land. I bought the feeder from Lowes, but there are probably many out there. Having a dish to put worms in decreases breakage of worms too unless you rehydrate them which I never have to do as the birds empty feeder daily.
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I have not had the feeder long enough to give you an honest answer. My best suggestion would be to call the manufacturer.
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I don't have the specifics on the watering for those trees but some information that might help you on using the root feeder. I have hard soil and after just a few uses, destroyed the tip of the feeder. It is now worthless. If you have hard soil, be very careful how you push the feeder into the ground, the metal the tip is made of is poor quality and is easily damaged. Working with their customer service was also no picnic...........
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I have always found with these "automatic" feeders that you have to help the food come down and flow out fully into the feeding bowl. I've had a few of them and it's the same with them all. Obviously smaller sized food bits are better but you will still need to help it along as far as my experience goes.
875196
Both ERVA(http://www.naturehouseinc.com/) and Droll Yankees make excellent shepard's hooks for hanging feeders. When full of seed, this feeder does get quite heavy. I will fill the dome about 1/2 full to keep the weight down.
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We used the Aspects 429 Hummzinger Highview Feeder, Aspects HummZinger HighView 12 oz Hanging Hummingbird Feeder and it works perfectly. It took our hummers a few tries to realize they had to push through the "nipple" of the guard, but now they don't have a problem and it keeps the bees away, than goodness. I think the other Aspects hummer feeders would work with it as well; but I don't think the oriole feeders would work with it.
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I used this on container plants and it worked fine on large planters if used sparingly. But it is too strong for smaller plants and actually 'burned' some of them so I discontinued its use. I would suggest a different product, or cut the pieces into very small portions.
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The nectar guard tips are not required to use this HummZinger 16 oz feeder. They are optional, in the event that you think you need to use them in your area. I tried them on my old 12 oz feeder and they seemed to confuse the hummingbirds that were passing through, migrating on further north. I keep a close eye on my two feeders, and if I spot an insect (especially a wasp or yellow jacket) that has crawled inside a feeder, I immediately open the feeder and remove it. Hope this helps!
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I bought it to hold a glass hummingbird feeder, which probably only weighs 2-3 pounds when full. However, for more stability you can run a wood screw through the hole in the bracket into the deck rail.