Feed your Trees

Did you know that trees do most of their growing in the fall, not the spring?  And the most of the root growth occurs in the fall.   The best time to fertilize is when the tree is growing which is the spring and the fall.  This is especially important for trees that may be in distress from drought and summer heat.

The best way to feed your trees is through a deep root fertilization where the nutrients are delivered directly to the root zone.  An arborist has the special equipment and experience to properly administer a deep root fertilization.

If you are looking to fertilize them on the surface, you would want to use a slow release fertilizer with a 3:1:1 ratio.  Apply the fertilizer throughout the trees crown or drip line.  After application, you will want to slowly water in the fertilizer so the fertilizer can get deep down to the roots.  For the best way to water your trees, see our past post.  http://preferredlandscape.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-to-keep-your-trees-healthy.html