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

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All our topiary is hardy and suitable to withstand all that our weather can throw at us but given the expense of each piece, it is our recommendation that you take particular care to protect topiary - just simple precautions like gently brushing snow off, using pointed rather than flat topped shapes where long periods of snow are normal, providing ventilated shelter from severe winds and ensuring that specimens are well watered in summer and sheltered from very strong sunshine which can burn as much as winter winds. Mulch adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down that can be taken up by the roots of your plants.

Gardeners are likely to become aware of box tree caterpillar when they notice defoliation or find webbing and caterpillars on box plants.

An organic approach is always best and you may not need to do any more than mulching when growing box trees in the ground. Bonemeal Root Builder - Bonemeal Root Builder is ideal for application during planting and aftercare. This is an organic product with slow release fertiliser that can be used as an alternative to Rootgrow for budget planting, or as a top-dressing during spring. 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. Westland 2 in 1 Buxus Feed and Protect - 2 x 500mlBox (Buxus sempervirens) is an extremely popular species, perfect for low formal hedging or stylish topiary. It can however be prone to box blight, a disease that turns the leaves brown and eventually can result in bare patches in the foliage.

Phytophthora species are microscopic fungus like organisms found in the soil that cause root and stem base decay of plants. It is usually found in soils that are heavy and waterlogged and can infect trees, woody plants and vegetables. Symptoms If you'd like more than 10 bags of compost please call our Customer Service team who can arrange for a bespoke competitive quote on 01480 774555 (standard network charges apply)

Westland Buxus 2-in-1 Feed & Protect

Initial symptoms are the delayed emergence of new growth. Patches of wilted and discoloured leaves increase in size before falling from the plant. Spores masses that often appear underneath the leaves in wet or humid conditions are pink rather than white for box blight. Treatment If plants are in the ground and nutrients are required, apply a balanced fertiliser in the autumn to allow take up through the roots during the winter which will give natural growth in the spring. 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. Plants in pots will need regular low-level nutrients to replace those washed out due to watering: a liquid seaweed feed works well.”

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