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Help for a novice
Derek Ryley
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Hi first post go easy on me folks.I have planted Clematis (Montana,Vera ,Elizabeth) Tulips,Daffodils,Crocus into my borders .Having read a few post's would an equal amount of bonemeal,bloodmeal,horse pellets be ok to work into the beds as a fertilizer.
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Hi Derek - welcome to the forum - we're friendly here
For the Clematis I'd use Fish, Blood & Bone or similar in early spring - Feb here in the UK.
Bulbs and corms contain all the nutrition they need in order to flower so they don't need feeding now. However, after they've flowered it's a good idea to apply a similar fertilizer to encourage the growth of plenty of foliage which will then feed the bulbs for the following season.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hi Dovefromabove thanks for your reply and advice. I have not done much planting, gardening before i am finding it very theraputic, addictive. I visited the garden center and came out with too many bulb,s for my other half.s liking ha ha.
You're suffering from the gardening addiction that affects the rest of us here Derek.
My life is very difficult as my OH works next to the garden centre and I often visit him at work
Your other half will appreciate all your hard work
in the spring when your garden is looking lovely. Bulbs are such an easy way to bring colour into your life 
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.