Can these spikes be used for trees (American Holly's, Japanese Maples, Myrtle Crapes, Witch Hazels) in NYC during the winter? Thank you...
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I use them once a year in the spring. Now I do not believe they can hurt a tree using them all year round , but when the trees go dormant, including evergreens , they have lesser needs. I know Miracle-Gro says to use them year round, which is good for their business, but once a year, per directions should be sufficient. Always use a wooden stake and drive into the ground before placing spikes, as they are prone to break. I have Japanese Maples, Leyland Cypress, Crape Myrtles and Maples, I also use them on shrubs and large grasses. I can say this "they do make a difference".
1570493
Yes, I along with others I know have used them for all varieties of trees and shrubs.
1570494
Sorry, I don't know if the spikes can be used with American Holly's, Japanese Maples, Myrtle Crapes, Witch Hazels. I read the direction, put a spike next to one of three shrubs. The shrub where I used the spike is dead. On the other two shrubs I used triple 10 fertilizer and they are thriving. Before using this product, I recommend testing it.
1570495
I don't know. I used mine to try to make the leaves a deeper green on a pinn oak in Oklahoma. I am not sure that the spiked helped.
1540887
Yes it will..I did that to start and put 1 in the pot and then later had to put them in the ground and used 2 for both of those plants. My plants are doing well with these spikes. Good luck. :)
80767
I wouldn't if you live in the north. I'm in Ohio and will bring them for winter, If you live in warmer areas you probably could but freezing and thawing ,Ithik would damage them. Hope this helps
871663
Yes. However, I would set it up a week before you leave and make sure the water is getting to the plants. I live in the desert southwest and the spikes have worked for me for over a month at a time.
1195579
probably would be ok. the spikes are slow release and last a season according to the maker. if you use them put at edge of drip line and in fewer numbers than usual. b
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I would say as long as the ground isn't frozen, then you can plant them. I'm zone 5a (new york) and I'll probably be planting mine around mid-april.
549151
I would imagine you could, as they are organic. I would just adjust the size of them according to your container. I used them in my container garden last year and they worked well, but I used very large pots. Since they're spikes they can easily be broken in half.
277252
The spikes must be 10" from the main stem of the bush. They work great on the roses in my yard
1778004
I don't believe so, I only use these for house plants only(could be used on outside plants to), but Jobe's does have vegetable plant spikes, but as for herbs, I don't think so. Call Easy Gardener, they make these plant spikes, they will be able to tell you 254-753-5353 or e-mail at mail to: info@easygardener.com Good Luck
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Apparently so. I'm told you need 1or 2 spikes for the Spring/Summer season, as they hate soil with low nutrients
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I am in northern CT, i am not trying it. i will try it next year with a cutting, i would advise the same as i think it will be too risky. i have also heard stories of people with outdoor trees, not neccisarily this variety, digging a hole once their tree is established in the ground, and bending it over and burying it before winter comes producing new shoots/growth in spring
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The trees can be used as posts for the wire and insulators. It is important that no branches are touching the hot wires and the hot wire does not touch the trees.
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cant help you with that i just got them.. but it if helps i live in nyc so we get all types of crazy weather.. checkin with me after winter
2204330
The spikes supplied are used when stands are placed on carpet. Use flat for hardwood or non carpet floors.
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I would buy 2 packages, or 30 spikes. You will want to use 2 spikes per tree, 1 on each side about 30" from the trunk. We have a rectangular orchard with about 20 trees on 10 foot centers that we put in last year. We used a total of 40 spikes on the east and west sides of each tree. I would also recommend that you purchase a handheld auger (Yard Butler 30 inch Roto Digger) to drill into the ground about 18 inches before dropping in the spike. You want your roots to go down for their nutrients rather than across the surface, and burying the fertilizer stakes helps make that happen. These say right on the package do not use within 30 inches of tree trunk". Take that seriously. Buried or not, they will burn your roots if you stick them right next to the trunk.
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Probably; however not what they are designed for. If you are asking if they will damage plants under your trees; I doubt it.
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I honestly don't know much about this pine other than it seems to be a popular house plant....most pines live sandy soil and need balanced fertilizer. These spikes are 16-4-4, if I remember....I don't have them in front of me...but I think you might be better with something like 20-20-20, which you should be able to get at any great garden store.