Vitax VTX6AF901 Japanese Maple Acer Feed 0.9kg Pouch

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As an annual feed for Acer, in pots the feed can be mixed with compost when repotting, or worked into the surface of existing pots as an annual top-dressing. If you think about the climate we have in the west of Scotland, and how well Acers grow here, that gives you a clue to the conditions they like best. You can prevent leaf scorch by planting (or positioning your pot) in a sheltered spot out of direct sunlight where the tree will get some dappled shade. For best results, apply during planting to get new plants off to the best possible start and reapply as a top dressing in spring. It’s also a good idea to apply a coating of mulch around your trees - this keeps the weeds down, helps the ground retain moisture and adds nutrients.Our range of carefully designed and formulated premium grade plant feeds are the secret ingredient for impressive and healthy growth. With trees planted in the ground this tends to be a result of too much competition for light from surrounding trees - give any taller trees a trim and you should see an improvement. If it’s in a pot you can easily solve the problem by moving it somewhere with a better balance of light and shade (not too bright, not too dark). They’re sometimes found on new growth in the spring, and if not removed can result in distorted or stunted growth.

When planting out new Acer, add 30g (approximately 2 gloved handful, per 6 litres of compost in tubs and pots. Potted trees need more watering - make sure the soil doesn’t dry out, especially in the summer months. If your Acer is in the ground it won’t need feeding, but if you want to encourage more growth you can give it a sprinkle of general purpose fertiliser at the start of the growth season (March-April). Mulch around the top of the pot to keep the soil moist and position your potted tree in a sheltered spot away from strong winds (near a hedge is ideal). In pots : Acer feed can be mixed with compost when repotting or worked into the surface of existing pots as an annual top-dressing.If your tree is affected, you might see the leaves yellowing or suddenly wilting and the branches dying back. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. A general purpose fertiliser can also help to keep your tree healthy - give it a sprinkle every spring.

Wind/sun are the main reasons for leaf damage, but so is insufficient water - especially at certain times. Vitax Organic Acer Feed contains the three major plant foods - nitrogen, phosphate and potash, together with natural magnesium and trace elements to encourage healthy leaf growth and vibrant colours. Just follow our growers’ acer tree care tips and they’ll thrive in any spot, providing you with dazzling colour for many years.To get rid of them, check the tree regularly and remove the adults by hand or trap them with sticky barriers around the edge of the pot. Perfect for both new and established plants, blooming Fast Acer Feed is an organic granular feed combining the nutrients essential for the health growth of Japanese Maples. Thank you very much Fairygirl, I appreciate that, fortunately they always come back each year but I would like to give them the best to prolong their best growth. The Vitax Acer Japanese Maple Feed is made up of 3 major plant foods, nitrogen, phosphate and potash, all 3 of these with natural magnesium and trace elements to give natural and healthy leaf growth.

With 40 years experience in the horticultural industry, where better to obtain gardening advice than from Cowell's, the family garden centre. You can then spray the affected areas with a solution of water and oil or soap ( recipes here) which will prevent the insects clinging on and suffocate any that do. Vitax Acer Feed contains the three major plant foods - nitrogen, phosphate and potash, together with added natural magnesium and trace elements to encourage healthy leaf growth and vibrant colours. Fork over the base of the pit and apply 30-60g to bottom of planting hole depending on the size of Acer.New Acers Bare-root plants: (Plant between October-March when ground is not frozen or water-logged).