Anyone done deep root feeding for trees themselves

Heroin? Too soon?

 

This will work, I never trusted the flimsy plastic ones to not break in hard compacted soil. Another option is to purchase a soil auger (like this one http://www.amazon.com/Yard-Butler-I..._sim_lg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XS4VKCK3VM2A9NXZPKZ). You can drill down and drop in the fertilizer and water it in. This will also improve aeration of the soils and will help prevent tree roots coming up in the yard. Most lawn and garden sections will have a tree formula.

I worked at a hardware store back in the day for about 4 years and we sold these http://www.amazon.com/Ross-Root-Fee...d=1399915943&sr=1-10&keywords=tree+fertilizer and couldn't keep them on the shelf. They sell formulas (http://www.amazon.com/Ross-14680-Fe...TF8&qid=1399916455&sr=1-2&keywords=ross+root) for specific types of trees to go with this feeder. I purchased one and used it on my own lawn (it works pretty well) but I preferred the auger.

 

Research what your specific tree needs.

 

A) how exactly do you know that it does?
B) as a fellow landlord, consider removing it. It'll be cheaper in the long run. Trees are expensive and cut into your profit margins.

 

Weakly disguised request for bizarre sex.

 

Check out this article, especially if you live in Houston http://www.randylemmon.com/trees/gardenline-deeproot.html

He doesn't mention a specific formula but Nitro-Phos sells a specific tree and shrub fertilizer (green bag), I believe its a 16-4-8. Their fertilizers are made specifically for Houston soil and are pretty awesome. You should be able to find it at some hardware stores (Ace for sure) and certain lawn and garden places.

 

You can buy deep watering stakes for about $20 each off Amazon. Hammer them into the ground at the tree line and hook up a hose on a slow drip. Leave it on overnight 2 or 3 times a week and you'll notice a big difference.

 

Not sure how a fert can be made for "Houston soil" but if you want to get specific you should have a soil test as "Houston soil" can be deficient in any of the macro nutrients.

Deep root watering is legit but you don't drill holes to do it. You just water much at one time instead of these times sprinklers that go for 15 minutes twice per week. Grass roots can extend deep into the ground and also need deep watering.

Deep root feeding, or drilling holes to apply fert is dumb and not needed. Where in nature do nutrients burrow themselves? Stuff dies on the surface and is transferred to the roots by water.

Fertilize the surface, water carries it below. Water deeply (enough so the water can reach deep and not just enough for an inch to get wet) and your trees will be fed. Organic fert is fine, but it breaks down to nh3 just like synthetic and you need much more than synthetic. Like several 50 pound bags.

I always suggest people get their fert from John Deere Landscapes. It is higher quality than Nitro-Phos (higher percent of slow release), costs half as much and you get 50 pounds instead of 40.

 

hahaha uh-oh Bandwagoner doesn't play around when it comes to deep root feeding advice. I was linking and referring to information from an article from Randy Lemmon. From my understanding soils from region to region will generally not contain the same amounts of trace elements micro and macro nutrients and this fertilizer brand is formulated to best match our region. I am no expert, just trying to help.

Best of luck with it BigSherv.