I want to fertilize some English Ivy---what is the single best formula to use?

Question:I've tried an acid based mix and it seems to work, but I've noticed in my reading that ivy is not listed as an acid loving plant. I'd like to use a combination of liquid for quick take up and a time release pellet for contiuous feeding. But I really don't know what to buy as to the NPK ratios.

Answers:
Ivy tolerates a broad range of soil pH (5.2 - 7.8). There should be no need or advantage to using an acid based fertilizer. Plant ivy in partial to full shade in well-drained garden loam enriched with peat moss, compost or leaf mold. Ivy in full sun tends to winter-burn, so it is particularly important to have them planted in the shade in Zones 4-7 where winters very are cold. New plants should be pruned to 6' and then not fertilized for the first 3-4 months. Once established, feed them every other month with an all purpose (10-10-10) fertilizer during their growing season. Regular pruning 2-3 times a year will promote fuller growth, but the plants can be trimmed at any time there are bare spots.

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An Ivy is a climbing Vine, LiKe Clemetis. I would use Miracle Grow on it at weekly Intervals.

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