Just after the first cold spell is the perfect time to fertilize your trees*. At Gertens, we have several fertilizing products for your trees:
Root feeder system by Ross - Water and fertilize your tree in a time saving manor. Push the probe into the ground, unscrew the top and put in one of the four different types of fertilizer designed for each tree. Hook the garden hose to the probe and move the probe around the drip line of the tree.
Tree and Shrub food by Fertilome - Granular fertilizer designed for feeding trees and shrubs. Broadcast the fertilizer under large trees and shrubs, or apply amounts as directed around the tree drip line.
Fertilizer spikes from Jobes - Fertilizer spike driven into the ground and around the drip line of the tree. Perfect for the tree owner who has mulch around the base of shrubs or small trees. Buy in bulk or in packs of 3, 12, or 20.
Are you keeping your tree healthy?
Prevention is worth the time, money, and worries of future tree problems. As winter approaches, it's time to fertilize your trees.
Fertilizing your trees is one important step to make your tree strong from with-in, but animals feeding on bark and bark damage from high winters subject your tree to potential spring/summer complications.
Staking your new tree is important to make sure your tree gets a great, stable start and to ensure your tree stays straight. High winds, large snow falls, and ice can make a once straight tree fall.
Putting bark guards around the base of your tree discourages animals from feeding on the bark during harsh winters. Plastic guards work well.
Wrapping your tree with tree wrap is important to help your tree during stressful weather and to ensure your tree stays healthy.
*Fall is the perfect time to fertilize established trees, not newly planted trees. You should wait until next year to fertilize your newly planted trees.