Shrub Fertilizer

It depends upon the reason for the extreme trim as to whether or not to fertilize hollies (Ilex spp) after a severe pruning.

Specifically, severe pruning can be done to remove excess growth. In that case, fertilizing creates the problem that pruning corrects: more growth. But on the other hand, that new growth is not problematic if the severe pruning removes damaged, dangerous, dead, decaying or diseased parts.

Yes, rat manure can be used as plant fertilizer.

Specifically, rat manure acts as an organic fertilizer. It contains organic carbon as well as the big three macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. It also supplies plants and soils with the important micronutrients calcium, copper, magnesium and zinc.

"Grass snake" is an English equivalent of "culebra de collar" (Natrix natrix).

The Spanish word "culebra" is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article is "la" ("the"), and its singular indefinite article "una" ("a, one"). The preposition "de" means "of, from." The masculine noun "collar" means "necklace." Its singular definite article is "il," and its singular indefinite article "un."

All together, the pronunciation is "koo-LEH-vrah theh koh-YAHR."

'Carnation' is an English equivalent of 'clavel' [Dianthus spp].

The Spanish word is a masculine noun. Its singular definite article is 'el' ['the']. Its singular indefinite article is 'un' ['a, one'].

It's pronounced 'klah-vehl'.

Organic fertilizer is also commercial fertilizer, just prepared in a different way and for a different market.

Quick high yield production and quality product are the respective merits of conventional and organic fertilizer.

Specifically, conventional and organic fertilizers are applied to produce quality products that can be sold. But conventional fertilizers emphasize rapid availability. In contrast, organic fertilizers focus on plant health through the balanced development of all plant parts and life processes.

Attention to the amount and the placement of bio fertilizers as well as to related cultivating efforts are precautions to be taken while using bio fertilizers.

Specifically, bio fertilizers are nitrogen fixing bacteria and phosphate solubilizing bacteria and fungi. Nitrogen fixing bacteria absolutely must be placed near the roots in order to be able to pursue their symbiotic relationship with the plant. Bio fertilizers need healthy, well-drained soils with adequate levels of air, microorganic life, moisture and nutrients.

Artificially or naturally are ways in which fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are made.

Specifically, artificially made fertilizers contain synthetic nutrient ingredients. Naturally made fertilizers include naturally occurring minerals, as in the case of organic fertilizers. They list among their ingredients natural materials that break down into plant and soil nutrients in the case of compost.

Natural fertilizers always are best for shrubs and trees in North Carolina and elsewhere.

Specifically, compost is a natural fertilizer. It is effective because it releases natural nutrient ingredients slowly but directly and steadily into the soil. It is reasonably priced because it can be homemade from recyclable materials that break down anaerobically into their constituent elements, which also happen to serve as plant and soil nutrients.

Nothing or everything bad happens to plants that are not given applications of fertilizer.

Specifically, plants benefit from fertilizer applications when they are getting established or when soil conditions are not their best. Or they can require fertilizer treatments when times are stressed, such as during extreme pest attack or prolonged drought. But they may not need them when soil is adequately aerated, drained, fertile and moist.

One cupful is the quantity of root stimulator that you need to plant a 45-gallon tree.

Specifically, 45-gallon trees may range in size from 8 feet (2.4384 meters) upwards. That is the point at which one full cup is given. This rule holds best for evergreens. But in terms of deciduous trees, one-third cup per inch (2.54 centimeters) of trunk caliper may be a wise guideline.

Too high of a concentration that will have to be diluted back down is what happens when too much Miracle-Gro is mixed in water.

Specifically, it always is important to follow the directions. Too high of a concentration can be damaging whereas too low may be ineffective. You can call the toll-free number if you have questions about amounts, rates or times of application.

Root or trunk injections tend to be the best ways in which to fertilize trees.

Specifically, injections get the fertilizer immediately inside the tree without competition from other plants and without obstructions in the soil. Either the roots or the trunk give access to the tree's intake channel, the xylem. Otherwise, above ground fertilizers need to be spread from a couple of inches away from the trunk out to the drip line.

A fertilizer whose main nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is an example of NPK fertilizer.

Specifically, NPK are the respective symbols for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. They claim the largest percentage of necessary nutrients needed for healthy plants and soils. Depending upon the other ingredients, they may be sold in inorganic or organic forms.

The number of available plant nutrients is the difference between a simple and a complete fertilizer.

Specifically, a complete fertilizer acts to improve plant growth and maintain plant health. It emphasizes nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as the three macronutrients most important for productive, strong plants. It also includes a mix of other necessary plant nutrients.

Declining diversity, dependent growth, depleted soil fertility, nutrient build-up and polluted nutrient runoff are impacts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Specifically, chemical fertilizers focus on the three macronutrients at the expense of the total nutrient picture for healthy plants and soils. They leave the soil less fertile and more occupied by nutrient build-up that is in inaccessible forms at too high levels. Additionally, they may harm soil structure so that particles do not clump together well or that air and moisture levels are harmed. Problems with air, moisture and nutrient levels often lead to polluted nutrient runoff into area water bodies during rain events.

Slow acting but good for the environment, the plant and the soil may be the respective disadvantage and advantage of natural fertilizer. The main disadvantage of natural fertilizers is their slowness to release, and to act, in soil. Non natural fertilizers focus on improved yield, natural on improved soil and plant health.

Specifically, natural fertilizers focus on soil structure. They improve structure by their attention to the total nutrient picture, soil pH, and organic matter.

If one of the nutrients is off, then the entire soil health is affected. If the soil pH is incorrect, then nutrients such as iron and magnesium may be present in the soil in adequate amounts, but they'll be unavailable to the plant.

So natural fertilizers may be slow, but they're more environmentally friendly, in the short and long terms.

Since natural fertilizers don't contain very high concentrations of nutrients, a farmer may need to use incredibly large volumes in order to maintain soil fertility (possibly several tons per acre).
Less Environmental Problems

Yes, fertilizer can be a pollutant.

Specifically, fertilizer becomes a pollutant in terms of water. Excess applications can run off in rain events. They end up in streams where they cause nitrogen blooms.