We recommend a 6-7 month slow release fertilizer for most climates. Apex makes a 16-5-9 slow release 6-7 month release, which works great for our hedge varieties. In the Pacific Northwest, you can use a longer-release fertilizer of 8-9 months. For longer release, Osmocote Blend 18-5-12 is a great choice.
How do I make my hedge thicker?
To encourage even growth of your hedge plant, trim it at the right time of year – cutting back new growth at the top of the plant in Spring will redirect the growth hormones down to existing areas, leading to a thicker hedge in the Summer.
Should I fertilize my hedges?
Whether deciduous or evergreen, hedges are heavy feeding plants that require annual fertilizing to maintain their appearance and produce ample foliage. Hedges can be fertilized using a either a slow-release phosphorous fertilizer or an organic fertilizer mix.
What is the best fertilizer for hedges UK?
When you are planting a new Laurel hedge we always recommend using bone meal, this is a natural organic fertiliser that should be well mixed with the soil. One kilo of bone meal will be sufficient for a 15 metres of hedge planting.
How do you feed hedges?
Although shrubs and hedges are not quite as hungry as Roses, they do benefit from an annual feed. In early spring, use an all-purpose, organic fertiliser to feed your trees, shrubs and hedges. This will aid healthy growth and will especially benefit new, weak or recently pruned plants.
How do you stimulate hedge growth?
Initially prune immediately after planting by cutting back leading shoots and any side shoots by a third. Make sure you cut to a well-placed bud to encourage fulsome and healthy side growth. Do this again the second winter and you’ll have thwarted any hint of straggly plant and be rewarded with a thick hedge base.
How do you keep hedges healthy?
How to Maintain Your Hedges
Hand-Prune Hedges Before You Shear. In order to give your hedges some sunlight on the inside, make sure to hand-prune them before you trim them back. Prune in the Winter to Reduce Wasted Energy. Keep Hedges Wider at Their Base. Plant Hedges With Enough Room to Grow.
Is Growmore good for hedges?
Growmore Garden Fertiliser is an excellent all round fertiliser that can be used not just for hedges, but all garden plants. Available in either 4kg or 10kg.
When should I feed hedges?
Fertilising in winter is simply a waste of time, effort and money. Established Hedge Plants with Fading Foliage: If the autumn foliage of an evergreen Hedge is looking weak, pale or faded, winter feeding won’t help. Wait until spring and then feed with a proprietary fertilizer formulated for foliage.
