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Fertilome Tree and Shrub Food, 20 lbs.

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A scientifically formulated tree food that contains penetrating action, which moves the food directly to the feeder roots when applied around the tree or shrub drip line, eliminating the need to dig holes.

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A scientifically formulated tree food that contains penetrating action, which moves the food directly to the feeder roots when applied around the tree or shrub drip line, eliminating the need to dig holes.

Great for all types of trees and shrubs including shade trees, nut trees, Evergreens, citrus, tropical and flowering trees.

Feed trees and shrubs twice a year.

Formula: 19-8-10

Application Rates:
Shrubs: Spread 1/2 cup per sq. yard of soil area.
Trees: Consult chart on label. 20 lbs. will feed, up to ten 4" diameter trees.

More Information

Bag Size 20 lbs.
Safe to Use On Shrubs, Trees
Fertilizer Composition Granular
Brand Fertilome

Product Questions (15)

Tree roses are not hardy enough to stay outside in the winter. So ideally you have hopefully left them in some sort of pot. Continue to leave them outdoors, keep them well watered through the autumn. Come about Thanksgiving, they should be dormant- all...
Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season (spring – fall/frost). Perennials are plants that live for more than two growing seasons. They die back in winter and re-emerge in spring. ...
Tipped on its side and put inside a vehicle, in the bed of a pickup, or on a trailer. Gertens employees can help in wrapping the pot so that you don’t lose any dirt while transporting.
Maples and Elm trees are fast growing, for the most part. There are some varieties within those families that are faster than others. Aspen, Siouxland Poplar and Honeylocust are a few additional options.
We typically recommend Arborvitaes for forming privacy barriers, but we have a wide variety of options. Ultimately, it's going to come down to the site conditions, space available, and preference of appearance. If you have additional questions regarding...
It depends on the variety of tree, and the age of the tree. Late winter is a great time to do pruning—except with Maples and Birches as their saps are flowing at that time. Stop in to Gertens and visit with our tree staff for winter care tips on specific...
Fruit trees are suppose to ripen at certain times of the year (this info can be found in our retail catalog). By monitoring the fruit itself and the time of year, it can ...
It depends on what type of fruit it is, what variety within that family it is, and the site conditions. Your tree may produce fruit the first year, but not the next two, it can be random while they are still young. Within 3-4 years you should start seeing...
When planting a new tree, you will want to dig a hole no deeper than the pot the tree is in, and about twice as wide. Place the tree in its container either inside of, or next to the hole. Free the root ball from the container (the container may need...
You will want to dig a hole no deeper than the pot the shrub is in, and about twice as wide. Place the shrub still in its container either inside of, or next to the hole. Free the root ball from the container (the container may need to be cut off using...
Do not start any type of fertilizer regime for young seedlings until they have at least two full sets of regular leaves. Start with a root stimulator, then after a month you may move on to a gentle, weak (half strength) water-based fertilizer. Remember...
1) Nitrogen (leaf development, top growth) 2) Phosphorus (roots and blooms) 3) Potassium aka Potash (roots).  To shop Gertens fertilizer options, click here. 
Use a bloom enhancing fertilizer, make sure it has a high level of phosphorus (middle number of NPK) for full blooms.
The recommended root stimulator for Hydrangeas would be the Plant Starter Solution (4-10-3).
Root stimulators provide a hormone to the root system to recover faster from any damage done during the transplant process. This will also help the roots grow faster and stronger. To view Gertens recommended root stimulator, click ...
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