When it comes to fertilizing your trees and shrubs, spring is the best time to do it. During this season, plants are preparing for a new growth cycle, and they need the right nutrients to support this. By fertilizing in the spring, you can ensure that your trees and shrubs get the nutrition they need to thrive.
Tree and Shrub Nutritional Needs
Trees and shrubs have different nutritional needs than other plants. They require more nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium than most other plants. These nutrients are essential for plant growth and development. Nitrogen helps with leaf and stem growth, phosphorus helps with root growth, and potassium helps with overall plant health. Other nutrients your trees and shrubs need include iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, zinc and boron to name a few. The primary element in most fertilizer is nitrogen.
Selecting Fertilizer
There are many different types of fertilizers available on the market. You can choose from organic or inorganic fertilizers, depending on your preference. Organic fertilizers are made from natural materials, such as manure and compost. Inorganic fertilizers are made from synthetic materials, such as chemicals and minerals. There are also slow-release fertilizers and liquid fertilizers. Slow-release fertilizers last longer but are more expensive and might not work as quickly as you need. Liquid fertilizers are more often used to correct specific nutritional deficiencies.
When selecting a fertilizer for your trees and shrubs, it is important to choose one that is specifically designed for them. This will ensure that they get the right nutrients in the correct proportions. You should also consider the size of your plants when choosing a fertilizer. Smaller plants will need a weaker fertilizer than larger plants.
Fertilizing in the Springtime
Applying fertilizer in the springtime is important because it gives trees and shrubs a head start on the growing season. By fertilizing before new growth begins, you can ensure that your plants have the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy. Fertilizing in the spring also helps make plants more resistant to diseases and pests or insects. Springtime fertilizer should be applied typically between March and May.
Fertilizing your trees and shrubs can be more complex than fertilization of other plants. It’s important to know what you’re doing to avoid over-fertilizing or under-fertilizing. Your Oasis Outdoor Care will fertilize your shrubs and trees properly with the right strength and type of fertilizer to provide them with the nutrition they need. With proper fertilization, your trees and shrubs will be healthy and vigorous all season long!