We have no native worms in Minnesota and are very worried about jumping worms, so finding a worm is concerning. However there was an earthworm, I think a nightcrawler, but I'm going to let it grow a bit more and confirm ID. This native evergreen naturally grows as a broadly rounded mound, and keeps its leaves all the way to the ground for. It can be pruned or shaped as you desire, or left to attain its neat natural shape. Apply Holly-tone at planting time and early each spring to support an ideal growing environment. You can find Holly-tone available from Epsoma via Amazon in four-pound packages. The soil pot was tapped so the soil didn't come out and the leaves and stem where in bubble wrap. This native evergreen naturally grows as a broadly rounded mound, and keeps its leaves all the way to the ground for the lush, dense look you love. Holly-tone is an all-natural fertilizer that contains essential nutrients and increases soil acidity. It looks very healthy and was very well wrapped. I'm keeping it inside for another month or so. Resistant to disease, pests, and winter burn. Strongbox and several other plants came quickly and had already started sprouting (too quickly for our planting season, we got 7" of snow yesterday). A solidly constructed holly lockbox used by Orcs for the safekeeping of valuables. Top reasons to grow Strongbox ® inkberry holly: Native to North America. Great plants if you are willing to wait a few years for growth compared to ordering from Proven Winners. I've used Hirt's begore and will do so again in the future ! They are Proven Winners brand plants, a little smaller then what they sell directly at Proven Winners, but about half the price. Wait until growth stops for fall fertilization.Very nice plants for the price. Fertilize in spring just as the shrubs begin to put on new growth. The optimum times for holly fertilization are spring and fall. Slow watering allows the fertilizer to sink into the soil rather than running off. Replace the mulch and water slowly and deeply after applying the fertilizer. Holly-tone recommends three cups per inch (1 L per 2.5 cm.) of trunk diameter for trees and one cup per inch (0.25 L per 2.5 cm.) of branch length for shrubs. When using Holly-tone or an azalea and camellia fertilizer, follow the directions on the container because formulations vary.
Remove root suckers regularly if the colonial spread is not desired. Work the compost or manure into the top inch or two (2.5 or 5 cm.) of soil, taking care not to damage surface roots. Slow-growing, this evergreen shrub grows up to 2-3 ft. The root zone extends about as far as the longest branch. If you are using a complete fertilizer with a nitrogen content of eight to ten percent, use one-half pound (0.25 kg.) of fertilizer for each half-inch (1 cm.) of trunk diameter.Īlternatively, spread three inches (7.5 cm.) of rich compost or two inches (5 cm.) of well-rotted livestock manure over the root zone. Pull back the mulch and apply the fertilizer directly to the soil around the holly. Holly-tone is a good example of this type of product. Some manufactures produce fertilizers designed specifically for hollies. Fertilizers formulated for broad-leaved evergreens (such as azaleas, rhododendrons, and camellias) work well for hollies, too. Holly bushes like soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0, and some fertilizers can acidify the soil while fertilizing holly bushes.
For example, a fertilizer ratio of 10-20-20 contains 10 percent nitrogen. The first number of the three-number ratio on the fertilizer bag tells you the percentage of nitrogen.
It resembles a Boxwood but grows faster This broad-leaved evergreen shrub. A complete fertilizer that contains eight to ten percent nitrogen is another good choice. Strongbox Inkberry Holly stays small and grows into a broadly rounded shape. Compost or well-rotted livestock manure makes excellent (and often free) slow-release fertilizers that continue to feed the plant throughout the season. This native evergreen naturally grows as a broadly rounded mound, and keeps its leaves all the way to the ground for the lush, dense look you love. Gardeners have lots of options when choosing a holly plant fertilizer.
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This article explains when and how to fertilize holly bushes. Fertilizing hollies regularly leads to plants with good color and even growth, and it helps the shrubs resist insects and disease.
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