What's the best fertilizer for flowers and for Ivy?

And also I need to know what the best kind of bug spray there is for my flowers. My petunias are half eaten and covered in holes... I think they're those pincher bugs, my zinnias leafs are covered in tiny holes to the point where the whole leaf is translucent. My grandpa fertilizes his flowers twice a week, even though it's only suppose to be once a week, and they're fabulous. I don't know what he uses though. Does anyone know any little tricks like that, as well?

What's the best fertilizer for flowers and for Ivy?
the best fertilizer would be a scoop or two from a compost pile. It works great and it's all organic. As far as bugs, take a spray bottle and put some regular dish soap in it and fill it with water ... misting the plants will keep the bugs away.
Reply:" Miracle Grow" plant food is the best I've ever used. Just follow the package instructions for great results. I would contact a local florist to find out what bug repellant to use on your particular plants.
Reply:Let you know a little secret. Have you ever seen roses as bis as a basketball? The best fertilizer for flowers is..........Bat guano, available at any good nursery, very expensive.
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Reply:get the book "extraordinary uses for ordinary things" i have it and its great.
Reply:5 gal bucket 1/2 full of water.. Every meal take all left overs you would heave. put them in blender, blend rear fine then dump in bucket.. have good lid it will stink..Me I have a 55gal drumb full.. Called FORCE FEEDING.. Best fertilizer I've ever seen and sure does make things grow.. Once a week I use it on both flowers and garden.. people always ask how do I always have such good luck.. THATS HOW.. Ask Grandpa, bet hes done it... Good Luck your friend here in Tennessee... ROB
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