Tree Fertilising

[benedmonds]

Any one point me in the right direction for info into the different methods? The benifits etc.

[Meep]

Firstly you have to work out what your fertiliser goals are ?

 

i) Maintain vitality

ii) Promote growth

iii) Correct deficiency

iv) Compensate for pest or other problem

v) Compensate for root loss or decline

 

We identified the problem first and establish the correct goal and always take a soil sample to work out the deficiency. As just adding fertiliser to a tree can cause more problems.

 

This then opens a can of worms at where you stop

 

i) Soil Nutrient Sampling

ii) Foliar Nutrient Sampling

iii) Percolation Testing

iv) Bulk Density Testing

v) Organic or in-organic fertiliser

vi) Soil de-compaction

 

But the best place to start would be to get a copy of the ISA best management practices notes on Tree and Shrub Fertilisation.

 

Hope this helps

 

Meep