Espoma Palm-tone 4-1-5—4-lb bag

Espoma Palm-tone 4-1-5—4-lb bag

Palm-tone's particular formula of the best nutrients and all natural ingredients will produce astounding results.  Experience has shown that these types of plants can be particularly difficult to propagate and that many people will give up in frustration when faced with the difficulties.   Palm-tone® 4-1-5 will end the frustration and make growing these plants much more enjoyable.  Even the novice gardener will look like a pro!

Follow these simple steps for professional results.

• New Plantings:  Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball.  Remove 1/3 of the soil and replace it with compost, peat moss or a commercially prepared planting mix of your choice.  Then mix 1-cup of Espoma’s Palm-tone® 4-1-5 into the soil mix.  Set the plant in the hole and add the fortified soil, tamping gently.  Once settled, the soil level next to the trunk should be the same or slightly lower than what it was in the nursery or container.  Water thoroughly after planting and monitor the moisture level regularly.

• Feeding Established Palms:  Palm trees should be fed 4 times per year at three month intervals.  Estimate the area beneath the branches of the tree and feed at a rate of 3-lbs. per 100 sq. ft. (1-cup per 10 sq. ft.)  Simply sprinkle Palm-tone® evenly around the outer edge of the spread of the branches and mix lightly into the soil.  Water thoroughly.

• Feeding Established Hibiscus:  Hibiscus should be fed in early and late spring, mid-summer and late fall.  Check the package for the amount to feed and just sprinkle the plant food under the outer edges of the branches.  Mix lightly into the soil.  Plant food should be kept at least 6” from the trunk.  Water thoroughly after each application.