Every plant benefit from a feed and with the amount of wet weather we have had over the last few months, this is never truer as the high rainfall has more than likely leached out any nutrients in the soil. After such heavy rainfall any plant whether newly planted or established will need a good supply of nutrients as it is essential to sustain this years’ growth. This applies to the soil in a border, a pot or lawn area.
Feed for borders
For best results, use a fertiliser in granular or pelleted form rather than liquid feed this early in the season. Liquid fertiliser applied now will wash out of the root zone quickly. An application of a good fertiliser in March / April will prove very fruitful (!) providing everything your plants need for a healthy 2024 growing season.
Sometimes, applying a feed can be overlooked, however we have made it easy for you highlighting three feed options for trees and shrubs below that will need to be applied only once.
One application options
One application will last all season and once done, will not need to be repeated this year. Easy!
Growmore has all three of the major nutrients in equal quantity providing a good all round feed for use all around borders and for permanent plants in pots. The equal quantity of N-P-K means that the roots, foliage and flowers all get a boost.
6X Natural Plant Feed is a highly concentrated feed providing all the nutrients and trace elements required for one growing season. Up to 6 times stronger than farmyard manure. Part of our Going Green range.
Bonemeal is another good fertiliser that can be used on established plants during spring as they are coming into leaf. It slowly releases the nutrients within, providing long term nutrition for a wide range of plants. It is recommended that is applied around the root zone of the plant you are feeding and gently forked into the soil surface. Part of our Going Green range.
Plant specific feed options
Some feeds are specifically tailored to a plants nutrients requirements, this includes:
Vitax Olive Tree Fertiliser. Organic based. Specifically developed with a balance of added magnesium and trace elements resulting in healthier plants with dense foliage and strong growth. Use between March to August. Scatter the pellets around the base of the plant in spring and again in June for best results. Water the pellets after application.
Vitax Clematis Feed. Encourages vigorous growth and prolific flowering. Rich in potassium and nutrients. Apply in March and repeat every three months during the growing season. Apply around the base of the plant. Water the pellets after application.
Vitax Hydrangea Feed. A tailored feed with added magnesium and iron to boost flowering. Improves plant health and produces abundant blooms. Apply in the spring around the base of the plant. Water the pellets after application.
Vitax Acer Feed. A great specific feed for Acers with a balance of nutrients to encourage healthy leaf growth and the vibrant autumn colours that Acers are so well known for. Apply in spring, gently rake into the soil surface and water in in dry weather. Water the pellets after application.
Special offers on feeds
Natura Grow
Natura Grow is relatively new to the market. Organic, plant based pellets made as a by-product from bio fuel electricity generation. Apply every 6 weeks for increased yield and growth.
Save an extra 15% on two different sizes of Natura Grow.
- Natura Grow 12.5kg. WAS £16.00. NOW £13.60 before trade discounts.
- Natura Grow 3.5kg. WAS £7.50. NOW £6.38 before trade discounts.
Mo Bacter Recovery
The go to product for stressed lawns as a result of flooding. Transforms stressed lawns from the root upwards. An organic fertiliser for restoring damaged lawns. Safe for children and pets. Use from March to October. Suitable for use on new lawns of seed or turf. Contains an intensive feed that is active for up to 100 days. Produces new shoots to thicken the lawn.
Save an extra 15% on Mo Bacter Recovery 10kg. WAS £37.50. NOW £31.88 before trade discounts.
Both of these items are also part of our Going Green range.
Offers valid whilst stock lasts.
