Watering & Fertilising
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Gardeners Corner top ten tips for watering and fertilising after planting
- Overwatering is the biggest killer of plants; roots need oxygen as well as water to thrive so finding a happy medium can be a challenge.
- To test the moisture level, feel down at least 10cm. The soil should not feel too “wet” or “dry”.
- After planting, water every 3rd day for 2-4 weeks unless heavy rain has fallen.
- Water under the foliage and on top of the root ball, making sure the water is going in to the root ball and not running off it.
- Create a “dam” effect around larger trees & shrubs or when planting on a slope so it will enable the water to be collected over the root ball.
- Seasol the plants every week for the first month.
- As a general rule (once plants are established) a deep watering twice a week is adequate. More in the dry weather and less in the wetter months.
- For flowering and fruiting plants make sure there is Potassium (Pot Ash is a good source) in the fertiliser and for green leafy growth, Nitrogen (Blood & Bone is a good source).
- Feel free to email or call the Gardeners Corner for any other queries.
- As Seasol is a root stimulant not a fertiliser, we recommend feeding plants at least twice a year (6 months apart) ie. The 1st day of autumn and the 1st day of spring. Liquid feeding pots more frequently is recommended.