Vitax Ltd Buxus Feed 1kg Pouch

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Saturday deliveries are possible to arrange. This is a premium service and there will be an additional charge if you opt for this. How much does delivery cost? An organic approach is always best and you may not need to do any more than mulching when growing box trees in the ground. These shrubs cannot tolerate remaining in a waterlogged situation and this is one of the most important factors in determining where they will grow well. Mulch also helps conserve soil moisture in dry conditions and can suppress weed growth to a degree. In addition to ensuring a good potting mix, which should be replenished regularly, box growing in containers is also best fed with a liquid plant feed every month or so during the summer.

Mulch adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down that can be taken up by the roots of your plants. In spring, plants display a show of male flowers with conspicuous yellow anthers that surround single female flowers. 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.

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

For individual specimens–dig a planting hole to a spade's depth and a diameter of three times the width of the rootball. A wide hole encourages the roots to spread outwards.

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Unfortunately, this shrub can be prone to a number of pest and disease issues, so it is important to make sure that box is kept in good condition, as healthy plants are able to better withstand any issues that come their way. Add slow release fertilizer such as Osmacote during the Spring and provide liquid feed every few weeks during the summer months. Stop feeding after August, until the following Spring. If well cared for, small plants should form a reasonable hedge or, in the case of B. sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’, a parterre in three to five years.