Westland Horticulture 20100418 Buxus Feed & Protect Concentrates 2 in 1 (2x500ML)

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The mixed nematode biological control sold as Fruit and Vegetable Protection has some effect on the caterpillars Box trees growing in containers require feeding a little more frequently and are fed differently from those growing in the ground. We know how important your garden is to you. We've listened to our customers and introduced a new improved speedy delivery service, meaning Express deliverycomes as standard. There are a number of different types of mulch that you might use around Buxus, including homemade compost, leaf mould and well-rotted manure.

Box responds well to clipping and new growth can be trimmed throughout the growing season (June to the end of August) to retain the shape of the plant. Clip as lightly as possible during the first year to allow the roots to establish themselves. When pruning a box topiary frame, let the foliage grow inside the frame. Clip the foliage that exceeds the frame. Roots can be trimmed if required. We are situated in the scenic New Forest in Hampshire near the town of Lymington. Can I visit Top Topiary in person?

Initial symptoms are the delayed emergence of new growth. Patches of wilted and discoloured leaves increase in size before falling from the plant. Spores masses that often appear underneath the leaves in wet or humid conditions are pink rather than white for box blight. Treatment Remember, like good soil for box, a good potting mix should be moist yet free-draining and should contain a reasonable proportion of organic matter, making it reasonably rich and fertile in its composition. Often considered a very slow grower, we deem Box plants to be slow to medium in their growth rate, achieving 10-15cm per annum.

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. This breaks down to provide organic matter, conserves soil moisture and prevents the spread of fungal spores from water splash.” 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. Of course, as with growing box trees in the ground, the growing medium should be your first concern.Forceful spraying is needed to penetrate into the interior of box plants through the webbed-together leaves

Happy in any aspect from full sun to full shade although some shelter is recommended as a strong prevailing wind may cause leaf scorch. 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. Afterplant Evergreen Bio-Active Fertiliser - Afterplant Evergreen Bio-Active Fertiliser is ideal for application as an aftercare product for evergreen shrubs. This plant fertiliser complements the use of Rootgrow as a planting aid. Afterplant is the perfect companion to evergreen plants, both ground and container grown. Before planting box in your garden, it is important to make sure you have amended the soil with plenty of organic matter to improve drainage and soil structure. Keep in mind that feeding box trees too much, especially with high-nitrogen feeds, can be detrimental.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. If growth is poor, you can feed with an organic fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone in spring – however, this is often unnecessary and organic mulch will be sufficient to keep plants healthy and well-fed, provided your box is growing in reasonably healthy soil. Feeding Box Grown In Containers Bonemeal Root Builder - Bonemeal Root Builder is ideal for application during planting and aftercare. This is an organic product with slow release fertiliser that can be used as an alternative to Rootgrow for budget planting, or as a top-dressing during spring. Acid, alkaline or neutral. Moist but well-drained. Chalk, loam or sand. Use a good compost like No 2 Supreme Potting Compost when potting on.