fertiliser to use planting semi mature tree

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when planting a semi mature tree what fertiliser would be best to use. It is a blue conifer with i think 8 years growth, would that sound right

michael brenock · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:32 am Post subject:

i would not recommend any fertiliser on a conifer being transplanted. if the soil isvery poor I would recommend using home made garden compost. it is important to stake or support the tree to help it become established.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

banner · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject:

michael brenock · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:21 pm Post subject:

plant without adding in anything and if it needs feeding during the year then give it some liquid feed. Most important of all do not let it dry out during the first dry spell.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

banner · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:50 pm Post subject:

aine · Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:56 pm Post subject:

banner, hope you dont mind me hi-jacking your thread, i just want to ask michael what is home made garden compost?

bnner, did you get the conifer moved?

banner · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject:

michael brenock · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:47 pm Post subject:

hi hijacker home made (as distinct from bought in)compost is that which is made at home in the garden from waste garden material and kitchen waste put in a heap and allowed to rot down over a year so that it is crumbly and friable and contains the nutrients that were originally taken up by the plants that are now rotten.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

aine · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:23 pm Post subject:

thanks guys. i think i had a mental block when i posted last night. when i read the link that banner posted and michael's information my brain switched on again....i know what home made compost is!!

having 3 children under 3 and extreme sleep deprivation i'm blaming!!

banner · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:02 pm Post subject:

aine · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:19 pm Post subject:

hope it settles into its new home now!

banner · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:25 pm Post subject:

banner · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:29 pm Post subject:

Just wondering how often and how much I should water it this weather

banner · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:09 pm Post subject:

I have seen a small part where the colour looks brownish. Is this a bad sign? i watered well during the hot dry spell but was wary of overwatering too. Could I put some
http://www.lovethegarden.com/product-details/osmocote-controlled-release-plant-food
mixed with compost under the stone