Westland Horticulture 20100418 Buxus Feed & Protect Concentrates 2 in 1 (2x500ML)

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The optimum soil pH should be 6.8-7.5,” shares Darren Lerigo, a Topiary Artist from the European Boxwood and Topiary Society. Cell grown, pot grown and instant box hedging plants are available to buy all year round. Bare roots are only available from november to late April/early May. Box is an unusual species in that it's absolutely fine to buy root balls all year round. Before planting box in your garden, it is important to make sure you have amended the soil with plenty of organic matter to improve drainage and soil structure.

Early diagnosis and plant care are key to controlling Volutella blight. Unlike box blight full plant recovery can be expected if cultural conditions are improved. This includes the removal of diseased branches when foliage is dry and old leaves from the interior of infected plants. Destroy the debris and wipe clean cutting tools with a suitable disinfectant to prevent the spread of further disease. An application of Top Buxus, high in nitrogen for strong growth and sulphur a natural fungicidal agent to defend against blight will benefit the plant. Control & Prevention Mulch also helps conserve soil moisture in dry conditions and can suppress weed growth to a degree. The caterpillars have a range of natural enemies, including parasitoid flies, parasitoid wasps, social wasps, spiders and ants Feed box growing in containers with a balanced, organic, liquid plant feed once a month through the summer season, avoiding excessively high nitrogen feeds.Although incredibly popular, Box doesn't come without its (un)fair share of problems. We'd encourage you though not to panic; many of these Buxus sempervirens diseases are rarely disastrous. For more information, please speak to one of our experts today. Should I Be Worried About Box Hedge Blight?

With this fantastic two in one solution, you won't need to worry! Westland's Buxus 2 in 1 Feed & Protect contains sulphur and calcium that strengthens the plant from within. It also helps to retain water for an overall healthier plant. The formula will give your new and transported plants the best start possible as it will greatly improve your soil. Therefore, the first step when feeding a box tree is to think about where you are growing it and whether the soil or growing medium in that location is optimal for the health of the variety you are growing. Westland 2 in 1 Buxus Feed and Protect - 2 x 500mlBox (Buxus sempervirens) is an extremely popular species, perfect for low formal hedging or stylish topiary. It can however be prone to box blight, a disease that turns the leaves brown and eventually can result in bare patches in the foliage.Full details of all our delivery prices are listed here. What happens if I am not in when the courier delivers my parcel? The RHS recommends that you don't use pesticides. Most pesticides (including organic types) reduce biodiversity, including natural enemies, impact soil health and have wider adverse environmental effects. To learn the answer to this question, you also need to understand the soil requirements for box and what it needs to remain as happy and healthy as possible. Gardeners are likely to become aware of box tree caterpillar when they notice defoliation or find webbing and caterpillars on box plants. Pheromone traps, can indicate whether there are moths in the areaand their level of activity. These areavailable from several suppliers including Agralan, Dragonfli and Solabiol

As part of our research, the RHS would like to know where box tree moth has been seen. Please submit your records via our box tree moth survey (expected time to complete survey = two minutes). This is especially important when the soil is a heavier one with poor drainage, but adding organic matter is always a good idea to improve the health of box plants and to make sure that they get the nutrients they need. Providing The Right Mulch For Buxus There are a number of different types of mulch that you might use around Buxus, including homemade compost, leaf mould and well-rotted manure. Extensive populationscan be treated with an insecticide. Thorough spray coverage is required if control is to be achieved Plants in pots will need regular low-level nutrients to replace those washed out due to watering: a liquid seaweed feed works well.”

This breaks down to provide organic matter, conserves soil moisture and prevents the spread of fungal spores from water splash.” Box is a very dense small-leaved native evergreen with dark green glossy foliage. It's slow growing and shade tolerant. Traditionally it has been used for formal hedging and topiary work. Mulch adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down that can be taken up by the roots of your plants. The soil should also let the plants absorb nutrients easily and be free-draining so that the plant’s roots aren’t sitting in moist soil for too long. The spores that cause it can be spread via the wind, birds and animals, planting material, garden tools, footwear or clothing.