Winter is well on its way, and in order for your plants to remain healthy, you will need to give your trees and shrubs what they need to survive the cooler weather. In Florida, the best time for the last application of fertilizer for your trees and shrubs is in November. Your plants will be able to absorb and utilize the nutrients in the fertilizer in the upcoming winter months. The most optimal fertilizer should contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium so that your plants receive all the nutrients they need to grow healthy and green come springtime.
November is the Best Time to Fertilize Your Trees & Shrubs
Florida is home to many beautiful trees and shrubs like the mighty palm and oak trees, holly shrubs, and more. These plants thrive throughout the year with proper care and maintenance, and as the winter season approaches, the last round of specific services like fertilization becomes essential. November is the perfect time to make a fertilization appointment for your trees and shrubs for a couple of reasons.
The main reason is that timing is everything! Our trees and shrubs require fertilization throughout the year. However, they benefit from one last treatment of fertilizer before the cold weather sets in. Fertilizing trees and shrubs again in November will help give your plants time to absorb and reserve those nutrients to utilize in the months ahead. By fertilizing too close to winter, you run the risk of your plants not absorbing essential nutrients from the fertilizer very well.
Fertilizer Will Give Your Plants a Dose of NPK
Beautiful trees and shrubs often do not become that way without the right care. Fertilizer is essential to maintaining the health of your plants and shrubs as it helps them grow nice and strong. Our team uses a fertilizer blend that includes essential nutrients like NPK. These are the nutrients responsible for the growth and quality of your vegetation. With just the right dose of each, the health of your plants will soar and they will be ready for winter as well as the spring growing season! Here's how each nutrient works:
- Nitrogen: Nitrogen is the nutrient responsible for giving your trees and shrubs green color. It also helps your plants grow strong foliage.
- Phosphorus: This nutrient is responsible for strengthening the root system of your plant. It helps the plant utilize its energy on producing healthy blooms rather than expending resources to protect its trunk or branches.
- Potassium: Potassium helps your plants and shrubs fight diseases and also encourages strong stems, roots, and blooms.
We use a custom-blended, slow-release fertilizer to ensure amazing results!
Fertilizing in November means a much higher chance of green, healthy trees and shrubs come springtime!
When your trees and shrubs receive another dose of fertilizer in November, they will be well-protected and can endure the winter a lot easier than if they went into it without fertilization. That is because our fertilizer will provide your plants with the nutrients they need to stay strong throughout the colder months. When winter passes, your plants will have a higher chance of growing green and healthy come springtime since they will have a surplus of stored nutrients they can use!
Call our team today to schedule tree and shrub fertilization!
At Tropical Gardens Landscape, our team is trained in fertilizing trees and shrubs. November is the sweet spot for the last fertilization treatment before winter, so we recommend that you schedule this service to help your vegetation thrive under the most optimal conditions. We will fertilize your trees and shrubs through our palm and ornamental health service. This service is available in Sarasota, FL, as well as other nearby areas like Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Call us today at (941) 993-2442 to schedule.
