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  • Magnolia Tree Care Calendar | What to Do & When

    If you've ever wondered how to time your pruning, feeding, or frost protection, this Magnolia Tree Care Expert Insight:  Timely feeding and minimal pruning are far more effective than emergency fixes later : Lightly feed with slow-release fertiliser (potassium-rich). What fertiliser is best for magnolias? Use a slow-release, potassium-rich fertiliser in early spring. Can I grow a magnolia in a pot?

  • Do Rowan Trees Need Pruning? (And When to Do It)

    Despite their easy-going nature, many gardeners wonder: Do Rowan trees need pruning?   shape without needing regular cutting. Don’t remove all lower growth — it provides shelter for ground-feeding species. Need help choosing the right cultivar? So, do Rowan trees need pruning? Yes — but only lightly and at the right time.  

  • Essential Tips For Gardening in February

    Feeding Trees & Shrubs Give your trees and shrubs a boost by applying a slow-release fertiliser. How to Feed Trees & Shrubs: Choose the Right Fertiliser:  Select a slow-release fertiliser suited to Apply Evenly:  Spread fertiliser around the base of trees and shrubs, avoiding direct contact with trunks Water Thoroughly:  After applying fertiliser, water well to help nutrients penetrate the soil and reach Why Feed Now?

  • How to Plant and Care for a Rowan Tree

    Plant Your Rowan Tree How to Plant a Rowan Tree Step-by-Step Caring for Your Rowan Tree After Planting Feeding the first summer Top Tip: Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which can encourage leafy growth at the expense Feeding, Watering & Mulching Rowan Trees Once established, rowans are low-maintenance.  in late winter with a balanced slow-release fertiliser if growth is slow Water  only during prolonged And When to Do It) Encouraging Wildlife With Rowan Trees Rowans are wildlife magnets — their berries feed

  • Why Rowan Trees Are a Magnet for Birds and Wildlife

    Visit When They Appear Waxwings Love the red berries Autumn to early winter Blackbirds Nest nearby, feed on berries Year-round Redwings & Fieldfares Flock in during colder months Autumn & Winter Thrushes Feed Mammals : Squirrels and dormice occasionally snack on fallen fruit Insects : Caterpillars and beetles feed on the foliage, creating a food web Top Tip: Let fallen berries remain under the tree — ground-feeding for Maximum Wildlife Benefit Choose an open, sunny spot  to encourage flowering Use organic mulch to feed

  • Why Isn’t My Cherry Tree Flowering or Fruiting?

    fertiliser or compost rich in nitrogen might promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers and fruit What to do: Use a balanced, potassium-rich fertiliser in spring (e.g. sulphate of potash ). Avoid overfeeding or fertilising too late in the year. Should I feed my cherry tree to help it flower? Yes—but use a low-nitrogen, high-potassium  fertiliser like sulphate of potash in spring.

  • Essential Tips for Caring for Your New Cherry Tree and Ensuring Healthy, Beautiful Blossoms

    Feeding Your Cherry Tree Spring Feeding: In early spring , apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser   If your tree is growing lots of leaves but few flowers, the fertiliser could be the culprit. Want to feed your tree naturally? Blossoms : Usually caused by too much shade, pruning at the wrong time, or overfeeding with nitrogen-rich fertilisers Prune only after flowering and use a balanced fertiliser in early spring.

  • Why Is My Magnolia Not Flowering?

    Use an annual slow-release fertiliser  in early spring. Check your tree’s location, feeding routine, pruning habits, and the specific needs of your variety. Should I feed my magnolia if it isn’t flowering? Definitely. Feeding is one of the easiest ways to improve flowering potential. Use a fertiliser suitable for flowering trees and shrubs in early spring.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Lilac Trees (Syringa Vulgaris)

    Watering and Feeding Young Trees:  Water deeply once or twice a week during the first year, especially Feeding Tips: Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a handful of organic feed Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which promote leafy growth over flowers. Do lilac trees need full sun? There are several possible reasons: it may be getting too much shade, overfed with high-nitrogen fertiliser

  • How to Master Your April Gardening Jobs: The Essential Guide for British Gardens

    With the right feed and a few finishing touches, you can set your garden up for a vibrant summer. Fertilising trees and shrubs Spring feeding  gives ornamental trees the nutrients they need to produce Use a balanced, slow-release fertiliser designed specifically for trees, and apply it around the base—keeping What should I feed my plants in April? April is a great time to apply a slow-release, balanced fertiliser around the base of ornamental trees

  • Caring for Your New Tree: A Year-by-Year Guide

    Feeding: Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring, especially for ornamentals like Magnolia ( Magnolia Native trees like Rowan ( Sorbus aucuparia ) generally need less feeding unless the soil is poor. Soil Health / Feeding: For heavy feeders like ornamental fruit trees, consider applying compost or a Mulching and Feeding: Continue mulching to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Native trees generally adapt to local soils but may benefit from occasional feeding in depleted ground

  • Essential Care Tips for Healthy and Vibrant Crab Apple Trees

    to enchant you with their charm year after year, it's essential to provide them with the care they need Amend the soil with organic matter, such as compost, to improve soil structure and fertility. Fertilising: Apply a balanced fertiliser, such as a 10-10-10 formulation, in early spring before new Avoid over-fertilising, as this can lead to excessive vegetative growth at the expense of fruit production Consider using organic or chemical controls as needed, following label instructions carefully.

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