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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

Is it necessary to fertilize established trees? Expert gardeners reveal how best to care for mature trees

Established cherry tree with pink blooms and spring bulbs behind.

Trees are essential in any garden or backyard, adding structure, shade and privacy to our outside spaces. Many gardeners dote on their favorite shrubs or flowers, spending hours and hours nurturing and tending to them in the garden borders. However, is it time we celebrated and cared for mature trees just as much as our dahlias and zinnias? 

Along with knowing how to choose a tree and how to plant a tree, it is important to understand the best long-term care approach, and this includes knowing how to fertilize. Even trees that are established or mature can sometimes need a little boost, and whether you have birch trees, Japanese maple trees, or any other tree for that matter, why not take the time to give your trees some love and care this year?

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