Tree & Shrub Fertilization
Do my trees and shrubs need to be fertilized?
Trees and shrubs thrive without the addition of fertilizer in their natural, wooded environment because the soils are rich with organic matter from the forest.
In our backyards, trees are forced to compete with our lawns and other plants, and we frequently remove fallen leaves, organic matter, and other potential sources of nutrients that would naturally have helped them flourish.
Applying a slow-release tree fertilizer is one of the most important things needed to replace those nutrients throughout the year. Especially for newly planted trees.
In this video, Dr. Dan Herms, Vice President of Research and Development at the Davey Institute, shares why we should fertilize trees.
Talk to your local Davey arborist to learn how tree and shrub fertilizer can help restore your plants' vitality
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Slow vs Fast Release Fertilizer: Which One is Better?
Fast-release fertilizers have their purpose, they dissolve very quickly in your soil, making those nutrients instantly available to the tree. But the big challenge is that they must be properly placed using precise timing.
One of the perks of slow-release fertilizer is that you don’t have to worry about optimum timing. Slow-release fertilizers involve a slow-release rate of nutrients that are released over time based on soil temperature, moisture, and conditions.
This extends the fertilizer’s benefit by making it available to your tree longer.
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When is the ideal time to fertilize trees and shrubs?
When you fertilize your trees, you replace the necessary minerals and nutrients that are missing from the soil.
Fertilizing in fall...
- Helps recover nutrients the soil lost during summertime.
Fertilizing in spring...
- Supports a new flush of growth during the quintessential growing season.
- Greens up tree leaves so they stay vibrant through summer and into fall.
- Supplies essential nutrients that keep the tree healthy and help it fight off infection.
>> Here’s what you need to know when choosing the right fertilizer
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Davey’s advanced tree fertilization
Davey Arbor Green PRO® is formulated in just the right ratio to maximize the nutrient's effect.
It releases high-quality nutrients, including synthesized organic nitrogen fortified with polyamino acids throughout the growing season.
With a slower, controlled release rate leads:
- Uniform growth
- Lower risk of leaching
- Greater efficiency of nutrient absorption
>> Learn more about the benefits of Davey's Arbor Green Pro®
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