Vitax Ltd Buxus Feed 1kg Pouch

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This leads to a stimulated increase in sulphur and calcium levels to strengthen from within and it’s also completely harmless to pets, bees and other visiting wildlife. Do no allow Buxus to dry out and this can lead to poor plant health and attacks from diseases and pests. Box takes its nutrients from the soil in which it grows, so ensuring that the soil is healthy is the foundation of any good feeding regime. This evergreen is neat and dense year-round and looks lovely when clipped into more formal forms or when left to grow more naturally. All you need to apply is to have a debit or credit card, to be over 18 years of age, and to be a UK resident.

Buxus is vulnerable to box blight, nutrient deficiency and bugs, however Buxus Feed contains vital plant foods and trace elements required for good establishment and strong healthy growth of Buxus. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If we bring our vehicle onto your property, as per your instruction, we cannot be held liable for any damage. In March, apply 60g for plants up to 60cm (2ft); for plants to 120cm (4ft) apply 120g and for standard trees use 180g. If plants are in the ground and nutrients are required, apply a balanced fertiliser in the autumn to allow take up through the roots during the winter which will give natural growth in the spring.Colin is a Horticulturist and Horticultural Consultant with experience in a range of practical and managerial roles across heritage, commercial and public horticulture. 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. As well as containing all the nutrients listed, the product contains essential plant oils and a natural surfactant. Buxus hedges can benefit from a regular top dressing when planting in a permanent position in the ground. 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.

Box shrubs thrive when in neutral to very mildly acidic soil, though they can be tolerant of a range of pH levels and can be grown successfully in many different soils. A firm favourite amongst both experienced and novice Buxus growers, Buxus Feed provides: Essential nutrients to green up leaf colour Extended nitrogen release to sustain growth Dense and healthy growth Buxus is best planted in autumn or spring, and depending on where a Buxus is being planted, Buxus Feed can be used to line the bottom of a trench before planting or used as a top dressing when planting has been established. In early spring (March) apply 60g for plants up to 60cm (2 feet); for plants 90-120cm (3-4 feet) apply 120g and for standard trees use 180g. A staple for most gardens, Buxus can be used as a structure, in pots or hedges, and is a popular choice for patio planters. The best time to plant Buxus is autumn or spring, and depending on where a Buxus is being planted, Buxus Feed can be used to line the bottom of a trench before planting or used as a top dressing when planting has been established.

There are a number of different types of mulch that you might use around Buxus, including homemade compost, leaf mould and well-rotted manure.