Evergreen Tree Watering and Fertilization

Little Boy Watering Plants

In our last blog, we talked about soil types affecting the availability and uptake of plant nutrients.  Sandy soils , which drain quickly, may not have sufficient N, P and K due to leaching, as the water rapidly leaves a sand area. Over the years rains can remove a lot of nutrients from a porous area to the garden. Regular watering is needed to establish new trees and may move materials away also, from sandy planting mix. If you could see a cross section of the soil draining, the water you are applying moves rapidly out of the sand in a more pointed, dagger like profile.

Time to Water Your Living Fence

Watering Can watering plants

It is very IMPORTANT that you FREQUENTLY check the soil moisture content at the base of each evergreen tree.

Increase Nellie Stevens Holly Growth and Beauty

Nellie Stevens Holly leaf scorch and new growth.

This time of year is when the Nellie Stevens Holly casts off any damaged leaves from last year, those are the yellow leaves you see falling to the ground.

Time to Water Your Living Fence!

Little Boy Watering Plants

Consistently monitoring your watering is one of the most important things you can do for the success of your Living Fence.