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Winterizing New Trees & Shrubs

Ben HenryMay 17, '20

Watering It is important to continue watering newly planted trees and shrubs until the temperatures are consistently cold. It is not uncommon to continue watering through November and December. Fertilizer Use fertilizer spikes or a granular fertilizer in the fall (September/October to achieve improved growth in the following spring. Do not fertilize...