Buxus feed contains vital plant foods and trace elements for good establishment and strong healthy growth of Buxus. The fertiliser provides an extended nitrogen release to ensure nutrients are available as the plants grow.
Directions for use
Note: 1 small gloved handful contains approximately 30g (1 oz).
Planting Buxus in permanent positions
Buxus is best planted in autumn or spring. The ground should be cultivated to a good spade's depth for best results. For individual 15-20cm (6-8 inches) containers or bare rooted stock, take 60g (2 oz) of Buxus Feed and sprinkle part of it onto the bottom of the planting hole and lightly fork in.
Use the balance of the fertiliser with the fill-in soil and firm in the plant. For hedge planting use 60-120g of Buxus Feed per linear metre of planting trench.
For larger container stock (greater than 20cm or 8 inches) apply 60g to the bottom of the planting hole, lightly fork in, and mix 60g into the fill-in soil.
Top dressing
Buxus hedges can benefit from a regular top dressing when planted in a permanent position in the ground. Apply evenly to the soil as recommended below, preferably when the soil is moist.
When top dressing containers use Buxus Feed at the rate of 1 teaspoonful per 15-20cm (6-8 inches) of pot diameter. Where possible work into the surface of the soil.
In the spring following planting, sprinkle 60g (2 oz) of Buxus Feed evenly under the branches of the shrub. Repeat the application at the end of June or early July. For best results apply fertiliser during dry conditions, lightly hoe into the soil, and water in well.
Buxus Feed can be safely used as a top dressing on other tree, shrub and conifer species but is not suitable for ericaceous plants. In early spring (March) apply 60g for plants up to 60cm (2 feet); for plants 90-120cm (3-4 feet) apply 120g and for standard trees use 180g. Repeat the application at the end of June to early July.
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Product Volumes
All products are allocated an approximate volumetric size for delivery, multiple small items will fit into a 25kg volume sized parcel whereas most compost and fertiliser bags are around 25kg volumetric size. Delivery pricing is based on volumetric size or weight, whichever is higher to meet courier specifications.
Delivery Pricing
Whole UK up to 2kg - £4.19 inc VAT
Mainland UK excluding Scottish Highlands up to 200kg - £9.99 inc VAT per 25kg
Scottish Highlands up to 75kg - £25 inc VAT per 25kg
Over 200kg (75kg for Scottish Highlands) - £80 inc VAT per pallet of up to 40 compost sized bags per pallet
CTS Coverage (roughly bounded by A85 in Scotland to A66 in England) - £36 inc VAT up to 10 pallets using our own lorries.
We do not include delivery prices in the product price, which allows us to keep product costs down.
