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When does it make sense to fertilize a yew tree?

Yew trees are deep-rootedthat develop a very fine root system. They therefore largely supply themselves with nutrients as soon as the trees are big enough. However, in order to accelerate growth or to loosen overly dense soils, fertilization can be quite useful.

Which fertilizers are suitable?

There are quite a number of fertilizers that are suitable for yew trees:

• Slow release fertilizer
• compost
• Horn shavings
• Rock flour
• Horse manure (deposited!)
• leaves
• Lawn clippings

If you Slow release fertilizer buy in specialist shops, use special yew fertilizers. However, this is not absolutely necessary, natural fertilizers such as garden scraps are just as suitable and much cheaper!

Mulch soil!

This is the best way to provide a yew tree with plenty of nutrients and to ensure that the soil is loose Mulching. To do this, bring fallen leaves, lawn cuttings (without seeds!) Or other garden waste under the trees.

Make sure the foliage comes from healthy trees.

The mulch material decomposes over time, releasing nutrients that penetrate the soil. At the same time, by applying a mulch cover, you prevent other, unwanted plants from spreading under the trees.

The right time to fertilize yew trees

If you would like to do something good for your yew tree, provide it with a little compost every spring just before new growth. This is spread over and worked lightly into the ground with a rake.

Long-term fertilizers are also given in the spring. It is sprinkled or poured according to the instructions on the packaging. This is true even if you use natural fertilizers like manure or Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) use for fertilization.

You can apply a mulch cover at any time whenever garden waste is generated. Ideally, you should renew them every spring.

Improve the soil before planting

Even before plants the soil can be enriched with sufficient nutrients so that you hardly have to fertilize later.

Loosen the soil well and remove stones and thickenings. Yew trees are not demanding, but they do not like waterlogging. Mix ripe compost or a few horn shavings into the garden soil and then plant the yew tree.