🌸 How to Apply Old Cobblers Farm™ 5-10-10 Fertilizer for Thriving Perennials

Whether you're planting daisies, hostas, coneflowers, or peonies—Old Cobblers Farm™ 5-10-10 Fertilizer is the go-to solution for promoting deep roots, vibrant blooms, and long-lasting plant health. This guide shows you exactly how to apply it for optimal results with your perennials.

🧪 What Is 5-10-10 Fertilizer?

The 5-10-10 NPK ratio delivers:

• 🌿 Nitrogen (5%) – Encourages healthy green foliage

• 🌱 Phosphorus (10%) – Promotes strong root development and abundant flowering

• 💪 Potassium (10%) – Enhances disease resistance and supports water regulation

This nutrient balance is ideal for perennials that need a strong foundation to return year after year.

🌟 Benefits of Old Cobblers Farm™ 5-10-10 Fertilizer

1. 📈 Enhanced Root Systems – Critical for perennials that must reestablish every season

2. 🌼 Boosted Bloom Production – Encourages more vibrant, longer-lasting flowers

3. 🛡️ Disease & Drought Resistance – Potassium helps fortify plants against stress

✅ Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply 5-10-10 to Perennials

Using this fertilizer during planting and throughout the growing season ensures strong roots, full foliage, and maximum bloom performance.

🪴 Step 1: Prepare the Site

Dig a hole large enough for the perennial's root ball, ensuring good depth and width.

🧪 Step 2: Initial Fertilization

Sprinkle ¼ cup of 5-10-10 fertilizer into the bottom of the hole.Mix it with soil to prevent root burn and allow even distribution.

🌱 Step 3: Plant Properly

Remove the plant from its pot by gently squeezing the sides and tipping it out.Place it in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil.

🌾 Step 4: Top Dress

Take another ¼ cup of fertilizer and mix it into the soil you removed from the hole.Backfill around the plant with this enriched soil.

💧 Step 5: Water In

Water thoroughly to activate the fertilizer and settle the plant into the soil.

🔁 Step 6: Ongoing Feeding

After 2 weeks, apply another ¼ cup of fertilizer around the outer edge of the plant (not directly at the base).Repeat monthly during the growing season to maintain steady nutrient levels.

🏁 Conclusion

With the right application, Old Cobblers Farm™ 5-10-10 Fertilizer becomes an essential tool for any gardener seeking stronger perennials, more blooms, and better plant survival over time.

🌸 Feed them right and watch your garden bloom brighter, longer, and healthier than ever before.