Do all trees and shrubs have the same fertilizer needs?
Most trees and shrubs are grown for their foliage and structure but there are also some varieties grown for their beautiful flowers. Plants that are grown especially for their flowers need extra phosphorus. This is the middle number in the analysis (10-20-10). Phosphorus encourages blooming as well as strong roots and disease resistance. Trees and shrubs not grown for their flowers need less phosphorus and more nitrogen. Nitrogen is the first number in the analysis (10-20-10) and encourages leaf growth.
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