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

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Be aware that products such as Xentariare not registered for use in the UK and we cannot advise on their use. Box trees growing in containers require feeding a little more frequently and are fed differently from those growing in the ground. 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.

The optimum soil pH should be 6.8-7.5,” shares Darren Lerigo, a Topiary Artist from the European Boxwood and Topiary Society. With various sizes of box hedging plants for sale we're certain you'll find exactly what you're looking for in the root type, sizes and prices adjacent, or view our vast range of evergreen hedge plants for year round interest. Box Hedging Problems? Mulch adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down that can be taken up by the roots of your plants. The spores that cause it can be spread via the wind, birds and animals, planting material, garden tools, footwear or clothing.With this fantastic two in one solution, you won't need to worry! Westland's Buxus 2 in 1 Feed & Protect contains sulphur and calcium that strengthens the plant from within. It also helps to retain water for an overall healthier plant. The formula will give your new and transported plants the best start possible as it will greatly improve your soil. Pesticide treatments are likely to kill natural enemies and so reduce the likelihood of natural control and can lead to resurgence of the target animal.

The soil should also let the plants absorb nutrients easily and be free-draining so that the plant’s roots aren’t sitting in moist soil for too long. 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. Box Rust is a very mild condition where some foliage can be affected by a rust coloured blister. However, there is no long-term damage associated with Box rust; treatment consists of simply trimming the affected foliage away. Still Worried About Box Hedge Problems? This leads to a stimulated increase in sulphur and calcium levels to strengthen from within and it’s also completely harmless to pets, bees and other visiting wildlife.The caterpillars have a range of natural enemies, including parasitoid flies, parasitoid wasps, social wasps, spiders and ants Although incredibly popular, Box doesn't come without its (un)fair share of problems. We'd encourage you though not to panic; many of these Buxus sempervirens diseases are rarely disastrous. For more information, please speak to one of our experts today. Should I Be Worried About Box Hedge Blight? Which Products Should I Use for My Plants?A common question asked by our customers is which plant feeds or fertilisers they should use around their garden. Below is some useful information from our experts.

Buxus 2 in 1 Feed & Protect comes with two 500ml bottles. One bottle contains a Buxus feed that’s concentrated and gets to work feeding and greening plants. The second bottle protects a plant’s structure and helps to deter harmful box blight. Often considered a very slow grower, we deem Box plants to be slow to medium in their growth rate, achieving 10-15cm per annum. We try our best to offer a range of products to suit all our customers, and although most of our products are suited to outdoors we do have varieties that can be kept as houseplants or a mixture of both.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. The shorter persistence products (that are usually certified for organic growing) are likely to be less damaging to non-target wildlife. 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.