How to fertilize conifers

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How to fertilize conifers

Conifers that are planted in the ground aren't heavy feeders, but when planted in pots, they need to be fertilized to continue growing and staying healthy.

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Choose the best fertilizer

You can use any fertilizer suited for garden plants / conifers or any balanced fertilizer suited for potted plants

• Some examples of NPK*: 10-10-10, 20-10-20, or 20-20-20).

* NPK: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)

Recommended fertilizers

This is how to fertilize conifers

• Mix the right amount of fertilizer with water according to the instructions on the package

• Pour the solution over the soil

• Try to avoid getting the solution on the stems and needles

• Continue adding the solution to the pot until it starts to run out of the drainage holes in the bottom

• After about 1 hour, check that the pot isn’t sitting in water - and if needed pour off excess water