What can I use to feed trees in my garden. they show signs of dying?

Answer 1

I had a problem with a cherry last year and i sent an email to the beech grove garden with a picture and was told it was due to competition i.e grass round the tree other trees being to close, the other factor was that last summer was exceptionally hot and dry, i was told not to feed the tree but to water it, to get a pinch bar and punch holes under the tree about 1m deep being very carefull not to damage the roots if possible and fill with gravel so the the tree could be watered and if need be fed with a general plant fertiliser.
I did this and the tree perked up and now the holes are there in case we get another good summer. I would try this if i were you, see what happens.
Good luck.

Answer 2

Hi Colin.

Many of your other answerer's have got a point. Could do with more information about the trees.

What type of trees are they? What are the soil conditions like? Is the soil sandy and light or heavy clay, water logged, dry etc?

Trees almost never die in the ground through lack of nutrients (feed), occasionally they suffer from over feeding.

In the UK many trees are showing signs of stress and die-back from the lack of water last year. This usually shows up at the top of the tree (the crown tips). These bits die off first if the roots are suffering.

One of the commonest causes of die-back is the soil condition, either wet and water logged causing suffocation or dry and parched causing severe stress.

Once a tree declines in health it will be susceptible to fungal and insect attack more readily.

So look at what species of tree it is and what the environmental conditions are like first.

Sorry couldn't help more, but could do with more info'. Pictures of the die-back would help enormously.

Thanks.

Answer 3

It could be many reasons so why don't you visit your local garden centre with a few photos, and the odd leaf or two. They'll be best able to help you as they know the area, and thus have a good idea of soil conditions. They may also have seen the same problems themselves anyway from other customers. The leaves will give them a good idea if there are signs of mineral deficiency, so they can give you the best fertiliser ideas.

Do your neighbours have the same problem? If not, then maybe you are already overfeeding, or your soil is too waterlogged etc.

Answer 4

it all depends on several factors , 1. what trees are they 2. have you or the weather (wind) damaged them in anyway . if so then stake them to prevent wind rock , or perhaps drought from the previous year. 3. have you removed any other trees which were dead before if so you may have honey fungus in the soil which is virtually untreatable . 4, how old are they . 5, in the winter if they are evergreen trees and are in exposed position the wind can dry them out to so a wind barrier or water more . if need more info about what to do more research is needed for a better answer good luck

Answer 5

If they are dying it is unlikely through lack of feeding,it is more likely an outside cause.You need to identify that.Feeding won't solve the problem.
Possibles; Disease
Wind rock has exposed roots,
poisoned by something.
Planted in the wrong soil.
Damage

Answer 6

You can buy a hollow pole that sinks into the ground and drop a pellet through it. Check with garden shops. Water afterwards.
If the tree is diseased, nothing will help.
Are they getting enough water? This is a common cause.
Prune all dead limbs.

Answer 7

A general fertiliser or a high nitrogen one feed every other day for the first couple of weeks, then put a high nitrogen on every other week.

Answer 8

From what you said it sounds like you are over feeding them and maybe burning the roots. Try diluting the fertilizer a little more before you apply it

Answer 9

What kind of trees, soil conditions, past pruning? I need more info to answer you.

Answer 10

your trees are dying already? its spring!