To determine the size of your lawn multiply the length by the width in metres. Alternatively a lawn with 6 by 5 standard fence panels (1.82m width), will cover approx 100m². Feeding helps lawns recover from wear and tear and is ideal for lawns used by children and pets. How to use All plants go through seasonal stages. Falling temperatures in late fall and winter signal them to enter their dormancy period. Evergreens, while remaining green, also experience dormancy in winter. Any fertilizer applied during this time may actually harm your trees and shrubs as they aren’t “awake” enough to metabolize it. Evergreen Mulch SRF products enlist the help of beneficial soil microbes to break up nutrients and convey them to the roots. This type can last up to 12 months but nutrient distribution is also affected by soil pH, organic matter, and moisture. Fertilizer Spikes For Evergreen Trees After 24 hours, under normal growing conditions your lawn will become a richer, greener colour. Where to use Whether you have a broad-leaf tree, a pine needle spruce, or an evergreen shrub, achieving ongoing, year-round interest in your landscape is a road that begins at first planting and continues up to the fifth year. Most evergreens become pretty low-maintenance after that. Only minor adjustments are needed if you happen to see an increase in needle or foliage loss or if they are moved to a new location.

A water-soluble option for your acid-loving plants is this Miracle-Gro option with a miracle. If a soil test reveals an increased pH level, and you need to reintroduce a little acid, then this is going to help with that adjustment. I road-tested Miracle-Gro Shake N’ Feed on a couple of Pencil Cypress trees and my potted Azaleas. The results for both varieties were just as advertised although, mine took longer than the advertised 2 days. My evergreens held up beautifully with lush green foliage, but it was the acid-loving azaleas, that looked particularly spectacular with an unexpected number of bloom clusters. A definite recommendation for flowering shrubs.

Miracle-Gro® EverGreen® Fast Green Spray & Feed - 1ltr

For those of you who are regular readers of my posts, you’ll know that I prefer using tree spikes for a few reasons. Nitrogen-loving evergreens thrive with the right macronutrient combination. Three key elements are: A4: When using this with the Miracle-Gro Feeder, one bag of 500g of feed will treat approximately 100 square metres, given good water pressure. I’ll start with a familiar one. Jobe’s slow-release fertilizer spikes for all types of evergreens are easy to use, pre-measured, and specifically formulated to send consistent nourishment directly to the roots. With no wasteful run-off.

A1: There is a clear viewing panel down the side of the bottle where you can see how much liquid is left in the bottle. A1: No, the crystals are designed to be diluted in water in a watering can or in the Miracle-Gro Feeder, used dry may lead to over application and possible damage to the lawn. Controlled-release feeds (CRF) and slow-release (SRF) are both designed to dispense nourishment slowly, over time. Many CRF products, coated in a vegetable-based polymer, only respond to soil temperature. As it warms, the polymer breaks down releasing vital nutrients as it does. CFR products can last anywhere from 2 – 18 months. Be sure not to overwater! This can cause the herbicide to wash away along with all the nutrition you just added.

How To Use: Apply the recommended amount of fertilizer to evergreen trees, shrubs, as well as berry bushes, once in spring and again in fall. This is a good choice for anyone who is looking for a general-purpose fertilizer for both flowering and non-flowering evergreens Do not walk on the treated area and keep children and pets away from the area until the product is thoroughly watered in and the grass is completely dry to stop it transferring onto other surfaces. While some garden plants may not benefit from continued feeding into the fall, evergreens definitely do. Added nutrients at this time of year will be utilized by the plant for one last boost of robust root growth which will carry it all the way through the cold months of dormancy. Fertilizing in Winter

Like most weed and feeds, you apply Turf Builder Plus when rain is not in the forecast, to ensure it doesn't wash away (but it is recommended to apply to a wet lawn). Application is a breeze: Simply follow the illustrated, easy-to-read directions on the bag, add to your spreader, and fertilize away. While Turf Builder works on an impressive number of grass types, it isn't recommended for several warm-season southern grasses such as the ever-popular St. Augustine. To make sure your lawn is richer and greener throughout the season, apply once a month from early spring to the Autumn.

Fertilizing evergreens like pines, spruce, and conifers do well when fertilized from first planting all the way to five years into maturity. After that, they would only require a boost if new growth is sparse or slow. If foliage appears yellow or unhealthy or if the plant has endured significant damage from pests or disease. Fertilizing in The Fall A4: No, unfortunately you can’t. Rinse out with water, pour the rinsings out onto the garden then recycle the clean bottle. This fertilizer may not suit all soil types, but it works brilliantly for all acid-loving plants and for yards and gardens with a pH value of 6.5 and below. Expect a well-formed root structure and lusciously green foliage all year round if you use this bi-monthly from spring onwards and throughout the growing season. Children and pets can use the lawn once the product has been watered in and dried. How to use Application by hand A5: Yes you can. Use 15ml of crystals (measured using the spoon provided) in 4.5 litres of water over 2.5 m² of lawn.