Bone meal

Question

I use Espoma bone meal on my roses. Is this safe or should I worry about getting mad cow from the dust. Also, I use Holly Tone on my acid-loving plants. Does that pose a risk? Do a lot of people use bone meal? I am so new to gardening. Thank you

Answer 1

Here are some articles that have more information on Bone Meal as a fertilizer and the use of it in the garden.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/best-rose-fertilizer.htm