QDMAworks4me Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hi guys and gals, I was wondering what type of fertilizer to use to help out my 205 spruce trees that I have? What has anyone used and did it make a big difference? The spruce trees are about 6 inches around they are about 4 years old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 just get those fertilyzer spikes for shrubs and put them in about 4 foot out from the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anderson3 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I use 10-10-10 or whatever I have handy. Feeder roots will be mostly under the 'drip line' of the foliage. Spread it around under the tree. A few handfuls for christmas-tree sizes works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Spruces like acidic ferts. Most evergreen and rhody food has acid. Not totally necessary but it helps. The middle # (phosporus) helps bring out the color if they are blues so if you can find a high phos blend it'll be better. A good fert for trees & shrubs is organic fert derived from chicken SHITE. I use Rich Lawn - Pro Rich on my organic customers. The stuff is fantastic. High in phosporus to help blooming plants and to bring out color. 6 inchers would get about a half a coffee can (3-4) handfulls spread around the dripline. Do it 2-3 times per year, a little heavier in the fall to promote root growth. Organics are great as they are very stable and stick around a long time. Synthetics will be used up much quicker and will leach through. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I seen walmart carries the spikes for evergreens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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