I have an 800 sq ft, North facing, tree-sheltered slope behind my house which I am trying to make look good. Last spring I planted an eclectic mix of shrubs - azaleas, bougainvilleas, privets, cycas, and many things I have no idea what they are. Last summer, much of the top soil was washed into the drains and I feel that the plants could now do with a boost - but I don't know what to give them.
My house generates large amounts of dogshit but I am told that it is not good fertiliser. What about those little pink packets that the hardware store sells? Any other suggestions? I would prefer to be organic.
Incidentally, there is in the garden what I think is a Fagrea fragrans (Tembusu, Urung). I have only seen this before in Singapore. It is a beautiful tree. Are there others here?
John.
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