Fertilizing trees is a crucial part of maintaining their health and ensuring they thrive in their environment. Here are some tips for effective tree fertilization:
- Optimal Time of Year: The best time to fertilize trees is during their active growing season which is usually in early spring and early fall. Spring fertilization helps trees to recover from the harshness of winter.
- Soil Drenching: Soil drenching is one of the ways you can apply fertilizer to trees. This involves mixing water-soluble fertilizer with water and applying it directly to the soil around the tree’s base.
- Understand Nutrient Deficiencies: Different deficiencies have different symptoms and take different forms. For example, yellowing leaves tend to be a sign of nitrogen deficiency, while purple leaves can be a sign of a phosphorus deficiency.