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I know alot of you guys have spent your lives growing things.
I have 211 Holly trees that Ive planted in the ground on my property in Dunnellon. They will supposedly reach 25-30 feet height someday. At this point the tallest tree is approx 1 foot tall. Supposedly under the right conditions they can grow 2-3 feet per year, if they were 6-8 feet tall when I start building in a few years ( feb 2023 ) Id be very happy.
I have another 200 + here at the house ( in pots ) that I plan on nurturing more closely and then transplanting this fall.
I also have 50 Shumard Oak trees at the house, ( in pots ) supposedly they can have the same growth rate as the Holly trees under ideal/correct conditions. They average maybe 3-4 feet tall at this point and have pencil like trunks.
What can I do as far as fertilizer to give these plants a boost? I need a specific item to look for and purchase. Ive been told 20-20-20 but Ive also been told that this will burn the roots, Ive been told dont put anything directly at the base of the trunk, Ive also been told it matters not, Ive been told to only use water soluble for fastest results....told many different things.
Not looking to experiment if possible. Surely some of you guys can tell me what would work best ?
The 211 trees on my property I am able to water once a week when I visit the property. I have a 275 gallon IBC tote full of water on my trailer, pulled by my truck and a portable gen to operate the pump.
The other trees at my current home I have no limits.
Thanks
I have 211 Holly trees that Ive planted in the ground on my property in Dunnellon. They will supposedly reach 25-30 feet height someday. At this point the tallest tree is approx 1 foot tall. Supposedly under the right conditions they can grow 2-3 feet per year, if they were 6-8 feet tall when I start building in a few years ( feb 2023 ) Id be very happy.
I have another 200 + here at the house ( in pots ) that I plan on nurturing more closely and then transplanting this fall.
I also have 50 Shumard Oak trees at the house, ( in pots ) supposedly they can have the same growth rate as the Holly trees under ideal/correct conditions. They average maybe 3-4 feet tall at this point and have pencil like trunks.
What can I do as far as fertilizer to give these plants a boost? I need a specific item to look for and purchase. Ive been told 20-20-20 but Ive also been told that this will burn the roots, Ive been told dont put anything directly at the base of the trunk, Ive also been told it matters not, Ive been told to only use water soluble for fastest results....told many different things.
Not looking to experiment if possible. Surely some of you guys can tell me what would work best ?
The 211 trees on my property I am able to water once a week when I visit the property. I have a 275 gallon IBC tote full of water on my trailer, pulled by my truck and a portable gen to operate the pump.
The other trees at my current home I have no limits.
Thanks